About this Event
It is commonly acknowledged that democracy is fragile by nature. It is less often recognized that science can be too. Both science and democracy can be fragile and are at constant risk of upsetting their foundations or triggering public dispute. Throughout their common path, science and democracy have demonstrated their support for one another in times of threats. This partnership is now calling for a revival.
On November 14, the Embassy of France will host a conference on Science and Democracy, with experts from France and the U.S. to discuss the role of science in our societies, the role of scientists in shaping policies, and the road ahead in both countries. After a series of panel discussions in the afternoon, the documentary "Manufacturing Ignorance" will be screened, followed by a conversation with Prof. Sheila Jasanoff, of Harvard University, and Dr. Etienne Klein, of the French Atomic Energy Commission.
Program
2.00pm – Introduction by Mireille Guyader, Science Counselor
2.15pm – A Historical Perspective of Europe and North America
• Bernadette Bensaude-Vincent, Professor, Panthéon-Sorbonne University
• Bruce Lewenstein, Professor, Cornell University
3.00pm – Trustworthy Science: Ensuring Public Trust in Scientists
• Etienne Klein, Philosopher of Science and Physicist, French Atomic Energy Commission
• Mark B. Brown, Professor, California State University
• Alexandra Givens, President and CEO, Center for Democracy and Technology
4.00pm – Science for Policy: Setting Science into Action
• Gaël Giraud, Director of the Environmental Justice Program, Georgetown University
• Alondra Nelson, Deputy Director for Science and Society, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
• Craig McLean, Former Chief Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Rashada Alexander, Director, Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Moderated by Bryan Walsh, Editor, Future Project, Vox
5.00pm – Break
5.10pm – Environmental Science and Politics: A Case Study from Senegal
• Sally Pusede, Assistant Professor, University of Virginia
• Aissatou Faye, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Virginia
5.30pm – Science for Society: Challenges and Opportunities
• Bernadette Bensaude-Vincent, Professor, Panthéon-Sorbonne University
• Sheila Jasanoff, Professor, Harvard University
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6.30pm – Welcome Address by Deputy Chief of Mission Ms. Aurélie Bonal
6.35pm – Documentary Screening
Manufacturing Ignorance, directed by Franck Cuveillier and Pascal Vasselin (52min)
7.30pm – Discussion and Q&A
• Etienne Klein, Philosopher of Science and Physicist, French Atomic Energy Commission
• Sheila Jasanoff, Professor, Harvard University
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
La Maison Française, Embassy of France, Washington, United States
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