---
title: "Despite Esteem for Science, Public at Odds with Scientists on Major Issues"
description: "Scientists and their work have an important place in every major aspect of American life. Many hope that advances in science will improve people's lives and enhance the economy."
date: "2015-01-29"
authors:
  - name: "Sara Atske"
url: "https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2015/01/29/despite-esteem-for-science-public-at-odds-with-scientists-on-major-issues/"
categories:
  - "Emerging Technology"
  - "Scientists' Views"
  - "Trust in Science"
---

# Despite Esteem for Science, Public at Odds with Scientists on Major Issues