Carol Goldsmith's research interests include public policy related to new scientific and technological discoveries, the environment, and environmental health. In particular, she examines how trust in government and in science and scientists, risk and benefit perceptions, knowledge, and individuals' backgrounds influence support or opposition to public policies and emergent technologies. Ms. Goldsmith has published research articles in peer-reviewed journals including Environment & Behavior, Health Security, and Risk, Hazards & Crisis in Public Policy.