Linking Science and Policy to Diversify Innovation in STEM

Saturday, October 31, 2015: 10:45 AM-12:15 PM
National Harbor 11 (Gaylord National Resort And Convention Center)
Chair:
Salaeha Shariff, MPS, Director of Recruitment, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Presenters:
Edward Ramos, PhD, Program Director, National Institutes of Health , Ric Weibl, EdD, Chief Learning Officer, Association for Women in Science and Lanyn Taliaferro, PhD, AAAS S&T Policy Fellow, National Institutes of Health

Description: This session will explore issues around diversity and collaboration to further innovation in science policy. Focusing on the critical role of scientists and engineers to contribute diversity, leadership and innovation to effect and implement policy that serves society. Including challenges and opportunities to bridge the gulf between S&T and policy.