The Hill op-ed by Dr. Pace

April 30, 2022April 30, 2022Authored Articles and Conference Papers, News, Uncategorized

SPI Director Scott Pace op-ed in the The Hill, “US needs more than one way to get to the moon — will Congress support competition?”. The full article can be found here at: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/3471993-us-needs-more-than-one-way-to-get-to-the-moon-will-congress-support-competition/

SPI Professor Aaron Bateman Authors Op-Ed

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022News

Newest SPI member, Dr. Aaron Bateman, authors op-ed in The National Interest: One Giant Leap: U.S. Limits on Anti-Satellite Tests Can Strengthen Space Security

SPI Director Scott Pace elected as AAS Fellow

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022News, Uncategorized

SPI Director, Scott Pace, elected as a 2021 Fellow by the AAS for significant scientific, engineering, academic, and management contributions to AAS and the space industry.

2021-Fellows-Selection-Press-Release – Google Docs

SPACE LAW MOOT COURT: Champions & Best Oral Advocate

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022Event, News, Testimony, Presentations and Panel Appearances, Uncategorized

SPACE LAW MOOT COURT: Champions & Best Oral Advocate

Jonathan Clark & Evan Matsuda were selected as Champions of the Manfred Lachs Space Law North American Regional Moot Court Competition. Additionally, Jonathan was awarded Best Oral Advocate. As a result of their accomplishments, the team will travel (hopefully, instead of virtual) to the World Championship in Paris, France at the International Astronautical Congress occurring the week of September 18, 2022. The team was coached by alum adjunct professor Henry Hertzfeld, Research Professor of Space Policy and International Affairs in the Space Policy Institute at the Elliott School of International Affairs. This is the fifth time Prof. Hertzfeld has coached a team to the World Championship, and his teams have won it all in three of their previous four visits. More information on this competition can be found at:
https://www.mootcourt.iislweb.space/this-years-competition/

Congratulations to Prof. Hertzfeld, Evan & Jonathan!

Celebrating 50 Years: Recordings Available Now

March 22, 2022April 8, 2022Event, News, Uncategorized

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.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-science-and-technology-policy-celebrating-50-years-tickets-290824232107

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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The Space Policy Institute is pleased to host an online symposium on space diplomacy. Two distinguished panels from the U.S. Department of State and major U.S. allies and partners will discuss the latest diplomatic developments affecting space exploration, space commerce, and space security. Panelists will discuss recent developments in the UN Guidelines on the Long-term Sustainability of Space Activities, a new UN Open-Ended Working Group on outer space security, the Artemis Accords for space exploration and development, measures to reduce the growing risk from orbital debris, and how international cooperation might evolve after the end of the International Space Station program in 2030.

Watch the recording: Space Diplomacy

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