At a time when there are widespread concerns about the place of science in the society and government, what role should scientists have with policymakers? What can be done to help avoid policies that devalue science and discontinue the much needed investment in research and development? Rush Holt, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will address these issues and more during a presentation during the Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science (FIO + LS) conference and exhibition in Washington, DC.
"Rush Hour" Science Policy talk by Rush Holt, is scheduled for September 20, 9:00 – 10:00 EDT, at Washington Hilton, Georgetown West, Concourse Level, Washington, DC.
Prior to his position at AAAS, Holt represented New Jersey's 12th Congressional District for 16 years as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Holt established a long track record of advocacy for federal investment in research and development, science education, and innovation, serving as a senior member of the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Education and the Workforce. He founded the Congressional Research and Development Caucus, and served as a co-chair of the Biomedical Research Caucus and was awarded The Optical Society's 'Advocate of Optics' award in 2009.
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