Bulletin of the American Physical Society
APS April Meeting 2011
Volume 56, Number 4
Saturday–Tuesday, April 30–May 3 2011; Anaheim, California
Session Y5: Science Diplomacy |
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Sponsoring Units: FIP FPS Chair: Harvey Newman, California Institute of Technology Room: Royal AB |
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 1:30PM - 2:06PM |
Y5.00001: Science Diplomacy in Large International Collaborations Invited Speaker: What opportunities and challenges does the rapidly growing internationalization of science, especially large scale science and technology projects, present for US science policy? On one hand, the interchange of scientists, the sharing of technology and facilities and the working together on common scientific goals promotes better understanding and better science. On the other hand, challenges are presented, because the science cannot be divorced from government policies, and solutions must be found for issues varying from visas to making reliable international commitments. [Preview Abstract] |
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 2:06PM - 2:42PM |
Y5.00002: A Scientist's Approach to Diplomacy -- First, Listen and Learn Invited Speaker: The reason scientists from various parts of the world have worked so well together is that they have a single common objective -- understanding nature. Moreover, in international collaborations and scientific conferences, the goal is to listen and learn as well as share ideas and results. For this reason, international cooperation in science has often been the bridge between nations that otherwise don't get on well. There are several lessons about diplomacy that nations and their leaders could draw from science. A few examples will be provided based on the speaker's experience in government. [Preview Abstract] |
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 2:42PM - 3:18PM |
Y5.00003: Science Diplomacy in Action Invited Speaker: For us at AAAS science diplomacy means the use of scientific cooperation as an active instrument of a foreign policy of engagement--particularly with countries where overall political relations are strained. Historic precedents are noted with Japan, the Soviet Union, and China. Recent experiences of our AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy are described--with Iran, Syria, Cuba, Burma (Myanmar), and North Korea. In this presentation I will explore cases and the key contributing factors that determine where it makes a difference, and where it is truly constructive. [Preview Abstract] |
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