From NASA to The Weather Channel, Dr. Shepherd understands that science is a glue that keeps communities together, especially the community of our nation.
Science is critical to the for-profit sector. Dr. Wright knows this, and utilizes her experience mapping the ocean floor - and the changing waters above - to bridge the worlds of science and industry.
Dr. Gill was the first of her military family to go to college, and the daughter of a political conservative. She never considered running for office, but recently decided to become an activist for science.
Dr. Jonathan Foley is a world-renowned environmental scientist, author, and public speaker. His work is focused on understanding our changing planet, and finding new solutions to sustain the climate, ecosystems, and natural resources.
It's not easy being a climate scientist and a Christian in a red state. But Dr. Hayhoe, Director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University, sees the intersection of science and faith.
Science has allowed Dr. Townsend to triumph over tragedy-twice. It has kept his daughter alive, and revealed that science is not a partisan game, but a fundamental tool to help families thrive.