International Science and Technology Policy: Celebrating 50 Years

On March 30, 2022, the Elliott School’s International Science and Technology Policy (ISTP) program will celebrate its 50-year history with a full-day event. Featuring distinguished alumni and S&T experts, the event will examine the ISTP program’s legacy while exploring the future of S&T, across the globe.

March 30, 2022, Morning, City View Room (7th Floor):

History and Legacy

Introduction – 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Alyssa Ayres, Dean, Elliott School of International Affairs

Panel 1—10:15AM-11:30AM:

The International Science and Technology Policy Program Through the Years

Featuring Professors John Logsdon, Scott Pace, and Nicholas Vonortas.

Panel 2—11:30AM-12:30PM:

International Science and Technology Policy Program Alumni Insights

Featuring a four-person panel of distinguished program alumni, including:

• Jennifer Bond, Former National Science Foundation (GW MA '74)

• Michele Garfinkel, European Molecular Biology Organization (GW MA '01)

• Richard Leshner, BryceTech (GW PhD '07)

• Evan Michelson, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (GW MA '05)

March 30, 2022, Afternoon, City View Room (7th Floor):

International S&T Present and Future

Panel—2:00PM-3:30 PM:

International S&T Policy Today and Where is it Going?

Featuring a four-person panel of international S&T experts, including:

• Dana Johnson, Director, International Outreach and Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

• Kei Koizumi, Principal Deputy Director for Policy, Office of Science and Technology Policy, (GW MA '95)

• Bhavya Lal, Associate Administrator, NASA (GW PhD '12)

• Al Teich, former Director of Science & Policy Programs at AAAS

Keynote Address—4:00PM-5:00PM:

Featuring William B. Bonvillian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Wrap-up Discussion—5:00 PM – 5:15 PM:

Moderated by Prof. Nick Vonortas, Director, Institute for International Science and Technology Policy

Reception—5:15PM-7:00PM:

Light food and drinks will be provided.

This is a hybrid event that is open to the general public and media. The discussion will be recorded.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Elliott School of International Affairs, 1957 E Street Northwest, Washington, United States