Defending Science

Defending Science

"The Project on Scientific Knowledge and Public Policy examines the nature of science and how it is used and misused in government decision-making and legal proceedings. Through empirical research, conversations among scholars, and publications, SKAPP aims to enhance understanding of how knowledge is generated and interpreted. SKAPP promotes transparent decision-making, based on the best available science, to protect public health...

"SKAPP is a project of the George Washington University School of Public Health and Heath Services. Project staff include:

"Guidance and support is provided by the SKAPP Planning Committee:
 * David Michaels
 * Susan Wood
 * Celeste Monforton
 * Liz Borkowski


 * Eula Bingham
 * Les Boden
 * Richard Clapp
 * Polly Hoppin
 * Sheldon Krimsky
 * David Michaels
 * David Ozonoff
 * Anthony Robbins

"Funding: Major support for SKAPP is provided by the Common Benefit Trust, a fund established pursuant to a court order in the Silicone Gel Breast Implant Products Liability litigation, with additional support from the Alice Hamilton Fund and the Bauman Foundation."

Contact

 * Web: http://www.defendingscience.org