Celebrating 50 Years: Recordings Available Now

The International Science and Technology Policy Program, with the support of the Institute for International Science and Technology Policy and the Space Policy Institute, are pleased to invite you to:
International Science and Technology Policy:  Celebrating 50 Years
On March 30, 2022, the Elliott School’s International Science and Technology Policy (ISTP) program will celebrate its 50-year history with a full-day event. Featuring distinguished alumni and S&T experts, the event will examine the ISTP program’s legacy while exploring the future of S&T, across the globe. A celebratory reception will follow.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Morning Session: 10:00AM-12:30PM EDT
Afternoon Session: 2:00PM-3:30PM EDT
Keynote Address and Discussion: 4:00PM-5:15PM EDT
Reception: 5:15PM-7:00PM 
The morning, afternoon, and keynote sessions will be presented in a hybrid format; we invite you to attend in-person at 1957 E ST NW, Washington, DC or join us live via Zoom. Please register for more information on how to access the event in-person or online.
EVENT AGENDA
 
Morning Session, City View Room (7th Floor): 

History and Legacy

Introduction – 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Alyssa Ayres, Dean, Elliott School of International Affairs

 

Panel 1—10:15AM-11:30AM:

The International Science and Technology Policy Program Through the Years

Featuring Professors John Logsdon, Scott Pace, and Nicholas Vonortas.

 

Panel 2—11:30AM-12:30PM:

International Science and Technology Policy Program Alumni Insights

Featuring a four-person panel of distinguished program alumni, including:
  • Jennifer Bond, Former National Science Foundation
  • Michele Garfinkel, European Molecular Biology Organization
  • Richard Leshner, BryceTech
  • Evan Michelson, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Afternoon Session, City View Room (7th Floor)

International S&T Present and Future

Panel 3—2:00PM-3:30 PM:

International S&T Policy Today and Where is it Going?
Featuring a four-person panel of distinguished S&T experts, including:

  • Dana Johnson, Director, International Outreach and Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
  • Kei Koizumi, Principal Deputy Director for Policy, Office of Science and Technology Policy
  • Bhavya Lal, Associate Administrator, NASA
  • Al Teich, former Director of Science & Policy Programs at AAAS
 

Keynote Address and Discussion, City View Room (7th Floor):

Keynote—4:00PM-5:00PM

Featuring William B. Bonvillian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Wrap-up Discussion—5:00 PM-5:15 PM:

Moderated by Prof. Nick Vonortas, Director, Institute for International Science and Technology Policy

 

Reception, City View Room Lobby (7th Floor)

Light food and beverages will be provided–5:15PM-7:00PM.

This is a hybrid event. Guests are invited to attend in-person at 1957 E ST NW, Washington, DC 20052 or to join us live via Zoom. In person guests will be asked to wear a face mask and show proof of vaccination. More information on GW’s COVID protocols can be found here.

This event is open to the public and media. The discussion will be recorded.

Morning Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AFLybjgIt8

Afternoon Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BURvixPmB3k

 

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