John Besley, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption John Besley, Michigan State University associate professor of advertising and public relations, spoke at this year's AAAS meeting on the public's perceptions of science and scientists. He said surveys show a large majority of Americans hold both in high regard. Credit MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.