Science Policy Bootcamp
William Bonvillian, David Healey
Mon Jan 23 thru Thu Jan 26, 09am-03:00pm, Location TBA
Fri Jan 27, ??-??:00am, Location TBA
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 31-Dec-2011
Limited to 40 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Juniors, Seniors, Grad students, Post-docs in Science & Eng.
Science and technology public policy strongly guides the future of science education and research. This five-day seminar, taught by MIT Washington, D.C. Office Director William Bonvillian, aims to equip science and engineering students with the basic background for involvement in science policymaking. Topics include: Drivers of science and technology support in government, the organizing framework for the U.S. science agencies, current challenges in health science and energy technology, and competitiveness on a global level. Class participants will have the opportunity to apply what they learn by participating in Congressional Visit Day in Washington, D.C. in April.
The course consists of morning, lunch, and afternoon sessions Monday – Thursday, and an expert panel on Advanced Manufacturing Competitiveness on Friday. Participants will be required to attend all sessions.
Enrollment is limited. To apply, send a brief essay (150 words or less) to dhealey@mit.edu. Deadline for Application is December 31, 2011.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/spi
Contact: David Healey, 13-2054, (801) 310-5814, dhealey@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Science Policy Initiative
Latest update: 28-Nov-2011
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