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Date: October 24, 2020 11:16PM
Pew surveyed self-reported scientists who are members of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Apparently I can join.
Pew footnote 1. Discussion of the beliefs of scientists is based on a survey of members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), which partnered with the Pew Research Center on the survey. AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society and includes members representing all scientific fields. However, the survey of AAAS members may not be representative of all scientists in the U.S.
"Membership is open to anyone who shares our goals and belief that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can help solve many of the challenges the world faces today. You can lend your support to our efforts on behalf of scientists, engineers, educators, and students everywhere by becoming a member. Together we can make a difference: Join Us.
"To learn more about our community and the many benefits of membership, visit the Membership section of the website."
https://www.aaas.org/missionA different survey narrowed the definition of scientists to members of the National Academy of Sciences.
"Our survey found near universal rejection of the transcendent by NAS natural scientists. Disbelief in God and immortality among NAS biological scientists was 65.2% and 69.0%, respectively, and among NAS physical scientists it was 79.0% and 76.3%. Most of the rest were agnostics on both issues, with few believers. We found the highest percentage of belief among NAS mathematicians (14.3% in God, 15.0% in immortality). Biological scientists had the lowest rate of belief (5.5% in God, 7.1% in immortality), with physicists and astronomers slightly higher (7.5% in God, 7.5% in immortality)."
https://www.nature.com/articles/28478Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/24/2020 11:18PM by Beth.