Bulletin of the American Physical Society
APS March Meeting 2015
Volume 60, Number 1
Monday–Friday, March 2–6, 2015; San Antonio, Texas
Session G4: Invited Session: Physics Beyond the Lab: Science and Communication |
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Sponsoring Units: FGSA Chair: Valerie Gray, College of William and Mary Room: Mayor Cockrell Room 004 |
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 11:15AM - 11:51AM |
G4.00001: Communicating Science in the Capitol: The Graduate Student Voice Invited Speaker: Tyler Glembo Fundamental scientific research, as a majority federally funded initiative, is becoming more deeply embedded in politics.~ Since the end of the Space Race, funding of basic physical sciences research as a percent GDP has continuously declined, indicating that policy makers see funding scientific research as less of a priority than they once did.~ A lack of understanding about both science and how science is done amongst members of Congress has led to both reduced prioritization and also to misguided attempts at regulation, such as making peer review a public process and considering Congressional oversight for specific grants.~ Here we will examine a few current issues in science policy, the effect on graduate students, and why the student voice is effective.~ We will also consider the positive or negative effects such public engagement may have on our scientific careers and ways in which you can get involved. [Preview Abstract] |
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 11:51AM - 12:27PM |
G4.00002: TBA Invited Speaker: Jennifer Ouellette |
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 12:27PM - 1:03PM |
G4.00003: Science publishing: A day in the life of an APS editor Invited Speaker: Katherine Thomas I will share my experience in working as an editor for a scholarly journal. The talk will include information on my career path, the skills and qualifications needed, and give insight into my day-to-day activities~ [Preview Abstract] |
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 1:03PM - 2:15PM |
G4.00004: Panel Discussion |
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