Lucy Jones, 2019-20 Wayne Morse Chair of Law and Politics, is the founder of the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society, and the author of The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us (and What We Can Do About Them). She discusses how scientists can better communicate about the impact of their research with decision makers and the public to effect policies. Jones was in residence at the UO October 7th to November 5th, 2019. During her time on campus she gave talks in Eugene and Portland, participated in a class, and met with local officials on disaster preparedness issues.
