Dr. Robert Saunders
Program Officer
Roundtable on Value and Science-Driven Health Care
Institute of Medicine of the National Academics
An Overview of Science Policy Careers
Tuesday, August 23
12:15- 2:00 PM
Goergen 108
The term science policy encompasses two disparate concepts: one is considering the policies for the scientific enterprise (such as research funding or stem cell research guidelines), while the second is applying scientific knowledge to pressing public policy questions (such as energy policy or security). While science plays a role in deciding these policies, other factors come into
play as well, including political considerations, economic factors, and values. Given this complexity, what role can scientists play? In addition to considering the role of science in science policy, this talk will also explore career paths in science policy and how students can enter this arena.
