The document promotes scientists and engineers running for political office. It provides an overview of Scientists and Engineers for America (SEA), which aims to promote evidence-based policymaking. SEA offers resources like campaign training to help scientists and engineers enter politics. While politics presents challenges, scientists and engineers are uniquely qualified with skills in problem-solving and technical knowledge that policymaking needs. SEA encourages more STEM professionals to consider public service through running for office.

2. Run for Office! Promote Evidence-Based Decision Making Through Active Civic Participation April 27, 2010

9. Public Values Science & Engineering Public’s Perception that Science’s Effects on Society are: Mostly Positive 84% Mostly Negative 6% Other/Don’t Know 10% Pew/AAAS 2009 Public’s Perception of Professions that Contribute “a lot” to society: Military Members 84% Teachers 77% Scientists 70% Medical Doctors 69% Engineers 64% Clergy 40% Journalists 38% Artists 31% Lawyers 23% Business Executives 21% Pew/AAAS 2009

10. Public Values Science & Engineering Types of People the Public Most Trusts to Generally Tell the Truth: Doctors 85% Teachers 83% Scientists 77% Police Officers 76% Professors 75% Harris 2006 (Partial List) Types of People the Public Least Trusts to Generally Tell the Truth: Opinion Pollsters 34% Trade Union Leaders 30% Stockbrokers 29% Lawyers 27% Actors 26% Harris 2006 (Partial List)

17. Contact Information Camron Gorguinpour Executive Director Scientists & Engineers for America (SEA) Phone: 510.381.3998 Email: [email_address]