The emerging field of science, engineering, and technology (SE&T) policy has become a recognizable profession in recent years. As the interaction between science and government intensifies, the need for an SE&T policy workforce equipped with the tools and training necessary to negotiate this relationship is greater than ever. The purpose of this workshop was to better acquaint current and prospective SE&T policy professionals with the practice and opportunities of this emerging profession. This was accomplished through a blend of plenary and breakout sessions led by seasoned SE&T professionals, and sessions devoted to the presentation of scholarly papers on timely SE&T policy issues. The conference was attended by students, young professionals, and recent graduates interested in science, engineering, and technology policy as a career or field of study.

The workshop was held at AAAS Headquarters at 1200 New York Ave, Washington, D.C. and began Friday evening, April 12 with a networking reception where participants had an opportunity to meet established members as well as the rising generation of the SE&T policy community. It was free of charge (beyond food and lodging) and open to the public.

We were honored to have the following presenters

Dr. Daryl Chubin of the National Action Council
Dr. John Forrer of George Washington University
Dr. David Guston of Rutgers University
Dr. Shirley Malcom of AAAS
Dr. Norman P. Neureiter Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State
Dr. Steven Yearley of York University

For further information, you can view a copy of the agenda or abstracts.

Sponsored by:

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Science and Technology Studies Department)
George Washington University (Program in Science, Technology and Public Policy)
George Mason University (Center for Science and Technology Policy in the School of Public Policy)