One would think that issues related to science are somehow unique from place to place within the world. Instead, when talking with scientists from other environs, one is struck by the commonality of the problems facing us. Dr. PervezHoodhboy certainly has experienced the negative view of science that springs up from a wealth of influences within a country.
As a nuclear physicist in Pakistan, he has watched firsthand as certain areas of science have been elevated in stature based primarily on their impact on national reputation while other fields have been denigrated based on nothing more than preconceived notions. Visiting MSU for the Public Affairs Conference, he stops by Stemspots to talk about science in his country, its impact and its role in changing the future for the better.