The American Chemical Society (ACS) has organised a forum on 'The Appropriate Use of Science in Public Policy', on October 27 in the auditorium of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1200 New York Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C. The presentation and discussion will be from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception.
The federal government relies on scientific studies to craft regulations intended to protect the health and safety of American workers, the general public, and the environment. The forum will explore ways to improve the process, to ensure utilisation of the widest possible range of knowledge and expertise, avoid conflicts of interest and inappropriate influence, and ensure that science helps craft public policy.
Paul E. Almeida, Chair, Professionals for the Public Interest (PftPI), will introduce the session and Josh Trapani, Senior Policy Analyst, Association of American Universities, will moderate. Other speakers include Susan Wood, director, Jacobs Institute of Women's Health, George Washington University; Michael Holsapple, executive director, Health and Environmental Sciences Institute; Carol Henry, professorial lecturer, George Washington University; and Jennifer Sass, senior scientist, Natural Resources Defense Council.
This event is free and open to the public with advance registration. To register, visit http://www.pftpi.org/rsvp.
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