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THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY Presents A Technology and Innovation Seminar "From Agriculture in the Tropics to Research and Technology Based Tropical Agriculture: The Brazilian Experience" Dr. Félix Humberto França, Embrapa Labex-USA at USDA /Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville, MD. When: May 13, 2009 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM To RSVP: cistp@gwu.edu 1957 E

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The Center for International Science and Technology Policy Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University & The Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa Present ALAN BROMLEY LECTURE: Policy as Science Wed., April 29 | 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. | Lindner Family Commons, 6th Floor 1957 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20052 John H. Marburger, III -University Professor

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THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY Presents A Technology and Innovation Seminar "Federal R&D Employment Growth " Professor Albert Link, University of North Carolina at Greensboro When: April 15, 2009 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM 1957 E Street, Room 602, Washington, DC 20052 Please RSVP: cistp@gwu.edu The economic impact of federal R&D spending has long been a topic

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THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICYPresentsA Technology and Innovation Seminar“Emerging Trends in S&T Diplomacy: Innovation, Competitiveness and Intellectual Security in a Globalizing World”Andrew W. ReynoldsDeputy S&T Adviser to the Secretary of State U.S. Department of StateWednesday, December 10, 2008 5:00 - 6:30pmElliott School of International Affairs1957 E Street NW,

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The George Washington University Center for International Science and Technology Policy Presents A Technology and Innovation Seminar "Assisting developing countries effectively: The role of user-driven innovation" Karin von Hippel, Ph.D. Co-Director, Post-Conflict

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THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY Presents A Technology and Innovation Seminar"The Geopolitics of Energy" Dr. James Conca New Mexico State University Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research CenterWednesday, October 8, 2008

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For all of you who are itching to get back into the classroom come September so you can get your hands on some good S&T debate, you might want to point your cursor over to the Harvard Business School Online. Specifically, there is an Open Thread posted by Umair Haque, Director of the Havas Media Lab.His post poses to readers the idea that innovation and sustainability are at odds. His hypothesis

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In an age when it feels as though if it isn't online then it doesn't exist, there are an increasing number of programs/solutions/tools to help people connect/manage or simply get their work done. This same mentality is being used in the laboratory via www.labmeeting.comCheck out this post on techcrunch which gives an overview of the motivation for and history of the site.Though I have not used

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Scientists Without Borders is an idea I had for the past year or so and now its been brought to reality thanks to The New York Academy of Sciences and UN Millennium Project. The mission of SWB is to match needs with resources focusing on capacity-building in developing countries, in areas of public health, environment, energy, and natural resources among others, using science and technology as

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Just as you may use wikipedia.com to do a general search for some quick historical info, to figure out which actor played in that movie you are trying to remember, or to win a bet with a friend using some obscure trivia, you might also be interested in the wiki laboratory. http://www.wikilaboratory.com/ is a website, in their own words, "based off of the well-known Wikipedia template where users

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I came across the World Science Festival (http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/) just recently and is a must watch, listen and learn if you are in NYC. It is from May 28-June 1 and I will try to make a trip up there to attend at least some of the talks! Although it is a Science Festival, it draws upon the most eclectic group of thinkers be it doctors or actors, engineers or dancers, economists or

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Some of you met Christoph D. at the last journal club; he's a visiting scholar with the Austrian Office of Science and Technology. He asks:I'm currently doing some work-related research about science communication in the US and I was wondering whether you'd be able to give me some pointers into the right direction...The two main blocker questions that I'm dealing with atm are:#1 How do both

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WHAT: Biological Interaction of African Apes, Monkeys and Plants in Rainforest WHEN: Tuesday, May 6th — 6:30-8:00PM WHERE: The Front Page Restaurant, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA,Located near Ballston Metro on the ground floor of the NSF building. Parking is available under the NSF building or at Ballston Common Mall. WHO: Dr. Joanna Lambert, Program Director, Physical Anthropology

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Today, I attended one of those memorable once-in-a-lifetime events- Prof. Stephen Hawking's lecture titled "Why We Should Go Into Space" to commemorate NASA's 50th birthday! It was organized by NASA and co-sponsored by Lockheed Martin and our very own Space Policy Institute (http://www.gwu.edu/~spi/) at the Media & Public Affairs building on GW campus. Dr. John Logsdon opened the proceedings

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This part of the blog will focus on Programs, Courses, Organizations, Funding & Job Databases, and Events pertinent to Biomedical S&T Policy and Ethics. Please check back for regular updates.Programs & Courses: To be updated...Organizations: Below is a selected list of research centers and professional organizations/societies/groups, one could get more information from and/or become a

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It's almost impossible to keep up with all of the S&T events of interest in DC (and elsewhere)...but we're trying. On the right hand side of this site, you'll see the SISTP calendar of events. We'll be keeping this as up to date as possible. Be sure to refer to the calendar frequently, as we are adding events almost daily.Recent additions include SISTP's upcoming informal discussion with Usha

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Throughout our professional careers, we will often be told that networking is key: the key to information we need, the key to a job we want, etc.The Economist offers up some tips and tricks about how to go about this daunting task, especially when you find yourself at large international gatherings. For example, when schmoozing with the adviser to the bigshots at the hotel bar, "Don’t express

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"Summer 2008 Student Internship announcements are now on USAJobs and close on April 17th. Currently enrolled students who are looking for a paid internship at the Center for Technology and National Security Policy should apply for the "Research Assistant" positions listed and state a desire to work for CTNSP; graduate students should apply for the GS-5 level. The job description clearly states

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SISTP wants to hear from you! It is impossible for us to keep up with all of the publications, events, and groundbreaking ideas surrounding the world of S&T Policy. Have you read a report that we should know about? Want to write or comment on it?Is there an event we should attend?Has a new journal started publication?Know of a job or internship vacancy?Want to highlight a project your

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The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program are calling for a National Innovation Foundation. Want to find out more? Join Brookings, the Council on Competitiveness and the ITIF as they release a report calling for an NIF. "On April 22, 2008, from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. ITIF, MPP and the Council on Competitiveness will host a briefing

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CISTP students have been invited to attend a panel presentation on 'science and technology working for the environment' in recognition of Earth Day, April 22, 2008. The event is being hosted by the U.S. Department of State.Each university invited to the event is limited to 20-25 attendees, so rsvp as soon as possible to ensure your participation. Undersecretary Paula Dobriansky will begin with

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The AAAS Center for Science, Technology and Security Policy is hosting this upcoming event on Natural Security.Natural Security: A New Perspective on International Security(http://cstsp.aaas.org/content.html?contentid=1579)April 10, 2008AAAS Auditorium1200 New York Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20005Registration and Light Refreshments 4:00 PMPresentations and Discussion 4:30-6:00 PMEllen Laipson,

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If ever attended the AAAS Annual Forum on S&T Policy, you know that the event is attended by the movers and shakers of S&T policy and debates often ensue regarding the future of funding and policy related to a wide range of S&T issues. If you've never been, check out the below topics and consider the conference this year. This year, S&T policy in the upcoming elections and for the next

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the British Embassy cordially invite you to a public lecture by:Rt. Hon. John Denham, Secretary of State, Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills, United Kingdom"Innovation Nation: Collaboration and Competition in a Globalised World" Monday, April 21, 2008 4:30 PM, reception to followAAAS Auditorium1200 New York Avenue,

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As spring draws near, we'll start planning road trips and cranking up the ACs. So what better time than now to discuss alternative energy/fuels?The next SISTP journal club will take place on Friday, April 11, 2008 from 6pm-7:30pm. We'll discuss alternative energies, specifically ethanol. This will be the last JC of the spring semester, however, there has already been expressed interest on keeping

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On April 15, 2008 the Society for International Development's Washington, DC Chapter and the Academy of Educational Development are co-sponsoring this event on technology and development.Will technology put the traditional development model and development players "out of business"? Or, will technology enable both old and new players to contribute effectively to combating poverty?During the

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GWU's Sigur Center for Asian Studies' Lecture Series on Transnational Asia is hosting Linda Jakobson, Senior Researcher at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 12:30 - 1:45pm.Place: Lindner Family Commons, The Elliott School of International Affairs, 6th Floor, 1957 E Street, NWRSVP: Please RSVP with your name, affiliation, and e-mail to gsigur at gwu

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This DC-based internship opportunity came our way through the Organization of International Development at GWU. This may be of interest for those in the energy/environmental policy fields.The Economics Policy Program at the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) seeks a part-time intern to pursue substantive research and analysis on core program issues as well as administrative support.

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In mid-April, CISTP will support a group of students from the Center to attend this lecture: The Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa and the GeorgeWashington University present the D. Allan Bromley Lecture with speaker Nicholas S. Vonortas, Director, Center for International Science and Technology Policy at the George Washington University. This presentation focuses

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The Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia of the National Academies of Sciences for 2008 is focusing on sustainable development.This upcoming Thursday and Friday, April 3-4, 2008, experts on topics ranging from scientific assessment, HIV/AIDS, R&D funding and dispersion, agricultural partnerships, etc. will speak on the issues in relation to sustainability.More information and descriptions of the event can

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Don't miss the April 4 Meet the Center & Spring ISTP Reception! This event is the SISTP kick-off event. Come join us as the Society introduces itself and its initiatives and faculty and scholars of the Center give brief talks on their current work and plans for upcoming semesters.Tentative agenda:Introduction: Society for ISTP (SISTP)Faculty Talks (Introduction, Background, Areas of Expertise and

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Friday, April 11 will be the last Journal Club of Spring 08, with the topic of Ethanol as a viable alternative fuel, and alternative fuels in general. Readings coming soon!

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This Friday, March 28, 2008, we will hold our second journal club meeting and we hope you can attend. The topic is broadly based on GMOs and Biotech. The attached readings will be used to initiate discussion.We will meet at CISTP in the Elliott School from 6pm to 7:30pm on Friday, March 28, 2008. Beverages will be provided. Although Friday is not the best evening for everyone, it seems to be the

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The first ISTP Society Journal Club (henceforth JC!) will be held on Friday, March 7 at CISTP Conference Room starting at 5:30-7:00pm. The first half-hour will be devoted to ISTP Society updates followed by the JC.The readings are:Science_USPresidentialCandidates: A brief summary of the candidates position on S&T issues published in Science.Science-OTA-Mooney: A brief opinion piece about the

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