‘Lean in’ to public advocacy in Trump era, US scientists told

Former chief of staff at White House Office of Science and Technology Policy says academics must put aside fears of ‘partisanship’

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October 19, 2017

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October 19, 2017

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Joint effort: scholars have been encouraged to put aside fears of partisanship

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