Tom Wang is the director of international cooperation for the American Association for the Advancement of the Sciences (AAAS). He has traveled the world with leading scientists and Nobel Laureates addressing how health and science issues shape our global community.
Food and drinks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!
The BBUGS Biotechnology Public Policy Committee is dedicated to addressing the impacts of bioengineering and the biological sciences on society
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The Biotechnology Policy Forum would like to announce our upcoming seminar
on Monday, March 10th at 4:00pm:
“Science in Foreign Policy: Scientists as Diplomats” by Dr. Tom Wang, PhD
When: Monday, March 10th at 4:00pm
Where: UA Whitaker Building, Room 1103
Directions: http://www.ibb.gatech.edu/visitors/
“Science in Foreign Policy, Scientists as Diplomats”
In a time of increasing global challenges, from climate change to emerging infectious diseases to energy security, coupled with an increasingly dynamic geo-political environment, science and scientists are critical to both addressing trans-border issues and fostering positive relationships between nations. The 1999 National Academy’s report on science in the U.S. Department of State begins, “Precisely because STH [science, technology, and health] developments are such a pervasive force, they cannot be isolated from the fundamental workings of foreign policy.” The presentation will address the conduct of foreign policy from official institutions, primarily the State Department, as well as from non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) in the context of science and scientific engagement. Examples will be drawn from the speaker’s own experience in addressing “bird flu” in East Asia, supporting scientific integrity in China, and promoting science and technology capacity building in Rwanda. Finally, the speaker will discuss opportunities and mechanisms for scientists and engineers to enter the foreign policy arena.
Biography
Dr. Tom C. Wang is the Director for International Cooperation at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a leading general science society and publisher of the journal Science. He helps to manage the association’s bilateral and multilateral international relationships. Dr. Wang came to AAAS from the U.S. Department of State, where he served as a science policy advisor in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. He was the Bureau’s chief contact and coordinator for environment, science, technology, and health issues relevant to the region. He represented the U.S. government in the 21-economy Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum’s science, technology, and health-related working groups and led the Bureau’s input into the 2006 federal pandemic influenza plan. Prior to federal government service, Dr. Wang conducted drug delivery research at Johnson & Johnson. He has also consulted for various technology companies including Alkermes, GE Plastics, Hewlett-Packard, and Omni-Guide Communications. Dr. Wang’s scientific expertise is in the area of polymeric materials and nanotechnology and received his master’s and doctorate degrees in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with degrees in chemical engineering and political science.
We hope to see you there!
– BBUGS Public Policy Committee
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