The article discusses the decline in public trust in science communication, with a recent symposium at the University System of Maryland discussing the issue. Despite Congress defending federal science funding on a bipartisan basis, maintaining public support for science requires scientists to connect with communities, not just publish findings. The Royal Society's Bodmer Report in 1985 suggested that better public understanding of science can promote national prosperity, improve public and private decision-making, and enhance individual lives. The campaign led by Philadelphia-founded SciStarter, led by Darlene Cavalier, aims to increase public understanding through press outreach, university programs, media training, and events. However, only 57% of Americans now believe science has had a mostly positive effect on society, down from 73% before the COVID pandemic. The article also highlighted the partisan divide among Republicans, with only 47% of them viewing science positively, and 69% among Democrats.