September 30, 2008 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
A symposium at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School
(Free. No Registration Required. Open to Public.)
A video will be available online following the event.
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Symposium Schedule
INTRODUCTION
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
Elizabeth McKenna, Doctoral Candidate, Biological and Biomedical Sciences
The Top 5 Science and Technology Issues in the 2008 Presidential
Election
1:05 PM - 2:10 PM
Speaker: Dr. Henry Kelly, Federation of American Scientists
BREAK
PANEL ONE: The Presidential Transition and the Future of Science Policy
2:25 PM - 3:40 PM
Panelists:
Dr. Kelly Gallagher, Harvard University Belfer Center for Science and
International Affairs, Kennedy School of Government
Dr. Sheila Jasanoff, Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
Mr. Kevin Knobloch, Union of Concerned Scientists
Dr. Dorothy Zinberg, Harvard University Belfer Center for Science and
International Affairs
Moderator: Dr. Rob Stowe, Associate Director, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program
PANEL TWO: Scientists in Public Policy
3:55 PM - 5:00 PM
Panelists:
Dr. George Daley, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Richard Marchase, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
Mr. Jeff Nesbit, Legislative and Public Affairs, National Science Foundation
Ms. Lesley Stone, Scientists and Engineers for America
Moderator: Shane Buker, Doctoral Candidate, Biological and Biomedical Sciences
CLOSING REMARKS
5:00 PM - 5:05 PM
Carrie Gibbons, Doctoral Candidate, Biological and Biomedical Sciences
RECEPTION: Please join us in an hour of socializing with the speakers while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and drinks
5:05 PM - 6:00 PM
NOTE: Due to the financial crisis and extended Congressional session, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter is unable to give her previously scheduled keynote address. She sends her sincere regrets. The day's schedule has been modified accordingly.
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