Sheril Kirshenbaum, Big Think

Sheril Kirshenbaum

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East Lansing, MI, United States

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  • Scientific American
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Past articles by Sheril:

Dating on Zoom? That chemistry might fade in real life

What are the chances that their online connection will lead to true love? With so many people staying home and limiting their social exposure to people they don't know, many are going for 'first dates' on video calls. A relationship expert weighs in on whether the chemistry can last. → Read More

We Asked, They're Answering: the 2018 Candidates Are Talking About Science Policy

The organization Science Debate is gearing up for the November midterms by pushing those seeking office to tell the public about their views on STEM issues → Read More

Calling All 2018 Candidates: We Want Your Positions on Science and Technology

Until we insist that candidates address science and technology policy when campaigning, we cannot expect them to do so once they’re in office → Read More

Calling All 2018 Candidates: We Want Your Positions on Science and Technology

Until we insist that candidates address science and technology policy when campaigning, we cannot expect them to do so once they’re in office → Read More

We Need Science-Informed Leadership

What can you do about? A lot. So go get started... → Read More

Rick Perry Was a Clean Energy Governor

There's reason to hope he will promote renewables when he's secretary of energy, too. → Read More

Dear Scientists: Our Government Needs You

We need more scientific expertise in the policy-making process. Scientists and engineers should run for elected office in local and national politics. → Read More

Some Policy Answers on Climate from the Presidential Candidates

The Science Debate organization has asked each candidate 20 questions; here's a preview of their answers on one of them → Read More

Austin, Texas As A Model "Smart City"

Austin, Texas has changed a great deal over the past decade with a burgeoning population and ever-increasing traffic challenges. But this innovative city has an exciting plan forward... → Read More

There's Still Time to Get Presidential Candidates to Focus on Science

The ScienceDebate organization is working hard to get science policy into the political conversation → Read More

Presidential Candidates Should Talk about Energy

As the presidential election gets closer, many of us are paying attention to the priorities of the leading candidates. But are the candidates paying attention to the preferences and attitudes of voters? The United States is diverse and it's always interesting to see how different groups prioritize important issues. Here at Plugged In, we pay close attention to energy, particularly given the U.S.… → Read More

Do the Majority of Americans Oppose Nuclear Energy?--Maybe Not

Since 1994, Gallup has been tracking U.S. attitudes on nuclear energy. Last week, they released new survey results suggesting the majority of Americans oppose nuclear energy. But do they? On the surface, it's clear something has shifted, but polling is subject to many influences and The UT Energy Poll results from January tell a bit of a different story. Why the disparity? Anyone paying… → Read More

Who's Most Concerned About Energy Security? The Answer May Surprise You.

More than half of Americans express concern over energy security. → Read More

It's Time for a Presidential Debate on Science Policy

The candidates talk about national security, guns and the economy—but almost never about the science policy issues that have a huge impact on our lives → Read More

Climate Change Means More Immigrants Over the US-Mexican Border, Regardless of a Wall

A wall between the U.S. and Mexico won't keep immigrants out and climate change will intensify pressure northward. → Read More

Over 3 out of 4 Americans Now Acknowledge Climate Change Is Occurring--Including the Majority of Republicans

Seventy-six percent of Americans now say that climate change is occurring, up eight points from one year ago. And Republicans are largely responsible → Read More

New Poll Reveals Science And Technology Will Be Important To Voters--Across Parties--In The Upcoming Presidential Election

A new poll reveals that voters will be paying close attention to science and technology policy priorities of candidates leading up to the 2016 presidential election. → Read More

Republican Candidates Acknowledge Climate Change is Real

Unlike past elections, global warming may emerge as a significant policy issue in the 2016 campaign → Read More

The Essentials of Energy

A new video covering everything you always wanted to know about energy--or at least, a lot of it. → Read More

A Nation Divided On Keystone XL

The new results from the nationally representative UT Energy Poll are out today, highlighting the way so many energy issues have become politicized. A standout this ... → Read More