Trust in scientists depends not only on evidence, but also on perceived political identity. That’s one reason I believe academic associations like AAUP should avoid partisan endorsements and protect institutional neutrality. Evidence from our experiment: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Public perception of scientists: Experimental evidence on the role of sociodemographic, partisan, and professional characteristicsPrevious research shows that public trust in scientists is often bound up with the messages that they convey and the context in which they communicate. However, in the current study, we examine how th...journals.plos.orgAAUPThe AAUP is proud to endorse Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in the Michigan Democratic primary. Dr. El-Sayed is a fierce champion for debt-free & tuition-free higher education & will be an invaluable ally for academic freedom & higher education as a public good in Washington.