Sense About Science

Sense About Science is a charity formed in 2002 with the aim of promoting public understanding.

Criticism
Sense About Science has been criticised by Malcolm Hooper for being pro-industry and refers to it as the "sister" to the Science Media Centre.

Professor Simon Wessely previously served on the Sense About Science advisory council.

Notable coverage

 * 2015, Response to headlines suggesting ME 'is all in the mind'
 * 2015, Epistemically Challenged: Julie Rehmeyer

John Maddox Prize
Sense About Science awards the John Maddox Prize annually to scientists who "promote sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest, facing difficulty or hostility in doing so". . The 2012 award recipient was Professor Simon Wessely.

Key people

 * Tracey Brown (director)

Online presence

 * Website
 * Twitter UK
 * Twitter US
 * Facebook