At the Intersection of Science and Governance

As the country responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, we see many examples of the need to coordinate the activities of the scientists and technologists on the front lines of virus response with those of the public administrators charged with protecting and supporting the public. Government leaders are sharing their success stories - not because they are deeply experienced in epidemiology or medicine, but because they have implemented effective strategies for managing resources and making sound, data-informed decisions.