This report examines the general public’s knowledge about 12 science-related topics. The data were collected on the Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel. This report also includes a series of tables with findings from the new Pew Research survey and from previous Pew Research studies on science knowledge to allow for comparisons across a wider array of questions and topics.

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/science2015.

Cary Funk, Associate Director, Research
Sara Kehaulani Goo, Senior Digital Editor
Brian Kennedy, Research Associate
Lee Rainie, Director Internet, Science, and Technology Research
Monica Anderson, Research Analyst
Kenneth Olmstead, Research Associate
Andrew Perrin, Research Assistant
Dana Page, Senior Communications Manager
David Kent, Copy Editor
Margaret Porteus, Information Graphics Designer
Shannon Greenwood, Assistant Digital Producer
Scott Keeter, Director, Survey Research
Kyley McGeeney, Research Methodologist
Ruth Igielnik, Research Associate
Andrew Mercer, Research Methodologist