The National Science Foundation: The Science Board

National Science Foundation

The National Science Board is a core part of National Science Foundation (NSF) that identifies critical issues relevant to NSF's mission and aims to provide unbiased reports, such as the Science and Engineering Indicators. These indicators provide a comprehensive overview of the current STEM landscape in the US. 

RESEARCH TOPICS:

STEM education (K-12)

STEM labor force

Research + Development

Global Marketplace

Public attitudes towards science

Public understanding of science

State-level indicators

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Source – http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/seind14/

The Frameworks Institute

The Frameworks Institute is a Non-profit that investigates public perception of scientific topics, and tests out the effects of various metaphors (frameworks) to communicate scientific ideas. They make all of their reports and recommendations available publicly, for use in various not for profit science communication endeavors. 

RESEARCH TOPICS:

Children

Domestic Issues

Education

Government

Health

Immigration

International Issues

Place-based Projects

Environment

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Source – http://www.frameworksinstitute.org/

The Cultural Cognition Project at Yale Law School

Yale Law School

The Cultural Cognition Project at Yale Law School studies how group commitments shape perceptions of risk & related facts, and publishes their papers and presentations online.

RESEARCH TOPICS:

Risk Perception and Regulation

Public Policy and Politics

Law

Gun Risks and Regulation

Nanotechnology

Source – http://www.culturalcognition.net/

Pew Research Center

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. They conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other data-driven social science research. Browse by topic. Also, don't forget to check out their newsletter options and twitter accounts, and subscribe based on your interests.

Source – http://www.pewresearch.org/