

Mon, Apr 29
|Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Science in an Election Year
A free reception and panel discussion exploring how science can take a front or back seat in national, state, and local elections.
Time & Location
Apr 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205, USA
About the Event
During a major election year, news headlines and political platforms often highlight taxes, jobs, and security issues. But what about science? Can issues like climate change, public health, or technology influence a voter’s decision? And how does media coverage vary in an election year and shape the conversation?
Join the Institute for Science & Policy, in collaboration with SWARM and the Center for Social and Environmental Futures, for an evening reception and panel discussion exploring how science can take either a front or back seat in national, state, and local elections. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Speakers include:
Matt Burgess, Director, Center for Social and Environmental Futures, University of Colorado, Boulder
Laura Helmuth, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American
Alec Tyson, Associate Director, Science and Society, Pew Research Center
Moderated by Kristan Uhlenbrock, Executive Director, The Institute for Science & Policy, and SWARM board member