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 2013 Seminars

Friday, January 25, 2013

What if You Can't Measure What Matters? Public Value Mapping of Science and Innovation Policies

Dan Sarewitz, Arizona State University

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Time to reassess the promise of nanotechnology? An analysis of research, developments and commercialization

Jan Youtie, Georgia Tech

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Friday, March 8, 2013

A Brave New (online) World: Emerging Technologies at the Intersection of Science, Policy, and Rapidly Changing Media Environments

Dietram Scheufele , University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Technology and Development in a Conflict Zone: War as a Prioritizing Tool

Gary Grossman, Arizona State University

Friday, May 17, 2013

Transforming and Repositioning the American Science Museum: New Tools for Engaging the Public

Ira Bennett, Arizona State University& Brad Herring, Museum of Life and Science, Durham, NC

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Navigating the Commons: How Science and Management in the Mission Agencies Create Disruptions and Spur Innovation

Adam Parris, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration & Mahmud Farooque, Arizona State University

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.