Innovation 2008

INNOVATION CONFERENCE

Renewing America through Smarter Science and Technology Policy

KEYNOTES
1. Peter Agre:
The human side of science
2. Ira Flatow:
Science in America today

SESSIONS
1. Innovation & the Future
2. Education & STEM
3. Health & Policy
4. News & Culture
5. Energy Security
6. Art & Science



Although we got answers from the candidates for President to the 14 top science questions facing America, we wanted to take the discussion further.

In a world economy completely dominated by science and technology, nearly every major challenge facing the nation revolves around science policy.  What are some of the problems the president and congress should be aware of?

We decided to hold a national conference to find out.  We teamed up with the outstanding Center for Science, Technology and Public Policy at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute.

Science Debate gratefully acknowledges the contributions of conference organizers Steve Kelley, Leah Wilkes, and Sophia Ginis of the Center for Science, Technology and Public Policy and Shawn Lawrence Otto and Erik Beeler of ScienceDebate.org



Innovation Conference

Science Debate and the University of Minnesota sponsored this conference with keynotes by Peter Agre and Ira Flatow

Oct 21, 2008 | Science Debate & Humphrey Institute

Innovation Conference

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Keynote 1: Peter Agre

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The Nobel Laureate speaks about the human side of science, how he got his insight into the water channel, and how a D student can win the Nobel Prize
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Keynote 2: Ira Flatow

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America's leading science broadcaster on science in America today
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Session 1: US Innovation & Competitiveness

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America is slipping. This panel explores how to renew its leadership economically and intellectually.
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Session 2: US STEM Education

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Antiscience and science: Renewing America's STEM Education for the science-driven global economy
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Session 3: US Health Science & Politics

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A Path to Renewal of America’s Global Role in Health Science Policy
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Session 4: US News and Politics of Science

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Integrating Science and Technology in America’s Civic Culture: Seeing Our World Anew
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Session 5: US Energy Security

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A Renewed Vision of Energy Security and Sustainability: What’s Missing from the Debate?
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Session 6: US Art & Science

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Renewing the connection between science, art and the public