Thursday, October 3, 2013: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
209 (Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)
Chair:
Olga Francois, MS, Senior Project Director, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Presenters:
Robert Barnhill, PhD, Vice President for Science Policy & Strategic Initiatives, SACNAS
,
Mary Garcia- Cazarin, PhD, AAAS S&T Policy Fellow, National Institutes of Health
,
Richard Weibl, EdD, Director, Center for Careers in Science and Technology, American Association for the Advancement of Science
and
Andrea Giuffrida, PhD, Director & Associate Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center
Description: This session will explore the critical role of scientists across government, academic, nonprofit, and industry sectors to contribute leadership and innovation to effect and implement evidence-based public policy that serves society. Delving into challenges and opportunities to bridge the gulf in culture, contexts, and complexities among S&T, policy, and politics.
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