Episode 19: The State of Science Index Study

In this episode 3M's Chief Science Advocate Jayshree Seth returns to discuss the 3M State of Science Index Study; why it was initiated, its findings and why a national conversation about science and its important role in the world is needed. The State of Science Index Study is an original third-party research project commissioned by 3M that explores global attitudes towards science. Spanning 14 countries, the study examines perceptions of science and its positive or negative impact on society. All over the world people are intrigued by the idea of science, recognising how it impacts the world on a global scale. Even though 90% of those surveyed stated that the word "science" makes them feel hopeful versus discouraged, 38 percent said their lives would not be much different if science didn't exist, and about a third fell into the science skeptic camp.