U.S. and International Perspectives on Global Science Policy and Science Diplomacy
Report of a Workshop. Committee on Global Science Policy and Science Diplomacy; National Research Council
NAS Press | 2011 | ISBN: 0309224381 9780309224383 | 61 pages | PDF | 1 MB
Report of a Workshop. Committee on Global Science Policy and Science Diplomacy; National Research Council
NAS Press | 2011 | ISBN: 0309224381 9780309224383 | 61 pages | PDF | 1 MB
This issue summarizes add discusses many of the characteristics of science, such as its common language and methods; the open, self-correcting nature of research; the universality of the most important questions; and its respect for evidence.
The National Academies held a workshop in Washington, DC, in February 2011, to assess effective ways to meet international challenges through sound science policy and science diplomacy.
Contents
Overview
1 U.S. Policy for Global Science
Historical and Structural Context
Changing Patterns of Mobility
Movement of Scientists Hampered by Visa and Travel Restrictions
Personal Relationships in an Age of Virtual Innovations
Educating and Empowering a New Generation of Scientists
Engaging Early Career Researchers Around the World
Other Questions and Ideas
Maximizing Scientific Advances in an Increasingly Global Research Community
Access to Facilities and Equipment Pooling Resources
Combining Local Relevance with Global Intellectual Engagement
Learning from Industry
Role of Government
Areas for International Scientific Collaboration
Flood of Data
Responsible Science
Conditions for Success
Effective Global Science
Measuring the Effectiveness of Science Policy
Examples of Effective Global Science
Funding Mechanisms for Global Science
Global Science for the United States
Reflections
2 Science for Diplomacy—Diplomacy for Science
Definition of Science Diplomacy
Actors in Science Diplomacy
What Has Been Done with Science Diplomacy?
Barriers to Progress in Science Diplomacy
Unclear Motivations and Restrictions on Mobility
Weak Public–Private Partnerships
Inflexibility in U.S. Government Programs
Lack of Incentives
Lack of Human Capital and Infrastructure in Partner Developing Countries
Lack of Unified Voice Within the Science Community
Broken Promises
Better Applications of Science Diplomacy
Better Partnership Between Government, Private Sector, and NGOs
Involvement of Young People
Enhancement of Scientific Capability in the Foreign Service
Enhancement of Agencies’ Ability to Operate
Encouragement of Competition
Emphasis on Educational and Professional Development
Effective Involvement of Politicians and the Public
Emphasis on the Interface of Science and Policy
Importance of Transparency and Clarity
APPENDIXES
A Workshop Agenda
B Workshop Participants
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