Interested in Making a Global Impact? Consider a Career in Science Policy and Science Diplomacy

Saturday, October 13, 2012: 3:15 PM-4:45 PM
613 (WSCC)
Chair:
Ana Ferreras, PhD, Senior Program Officer, National Academy of Sciences

Description: Much of today's science is catalyzed by a community of scientists working as a bridge between the people in the field and the policymakers. Professionals in this field have strong scientific backgrounds and communication skills. This session will introduce the audience to the fields of science policy and identify opportunities.



3:15 PM
Interested in Making a Global Impact? Consider a Career in Science Policy and Science Diplomacy
A. Ester Sztein, PhD , Assistant Director , National Academy of Sciences
3:17 PM
Interested in Making a Global Impact? Consider a Career in Science Policy and Science Diplomacy
Marcelo Vinces, PhD , AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow, Directorate for Biological Sciences , National Science Foundation
3:19 PM
Panel Discussion