New Tools for Science Policy: A Breakfast Seminar Series

"The nascent field of the social science of science policy needs to grow up, and quickly."

- John Marburger, former Science Adviser to the U.S. President

Background

How do we know what science is "the right science" to do? How can we effectively orient the vast research enterprise to make real progress toward societal goals? Since its inception, CSPO and its network of researchers have been developing models, tools, and methods to help address fundamental questions in science policy.

The goal of this seminar series is to help science policy "grow up, and quickly," by catalyzing discussions and collaborations between science policy researchers and decision makers about new ideas and approaches for improving the social value of science and technology.

Spring 2012 Seminars

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Competition within government-sponsored R&D: An effective tool for innovation or a recipe for waste and duplication?

Sybil Francis, Center for the Future of Arizona & Gregg Pascal Zachary, Arizona State University

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Bytes and Bodies: Social Media and Political Changes

Merlyna Lim, Arizona State University

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Self-Critical Public Science: How to Integrate Creativity and Responsibility

Erik Fisher, Arizona State University

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Location & Agenda

• ASU Washington Center, 1834 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
• 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Presentation begins promptly at 9 AM)
• Space is limited; please RSVP to cspodc@asu.edu.