[Sci-tech-public] Extended call for papers until February 7 for the Science & Technology in Society Conference

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Extended call for papers until Mondary, February 7 for the 2005 Science & 
Technology in Society conference at the American Association for the 
Advancement of Science April 23rd - 24th. A formal copy of the call is 
attached to this e-mail to post in your departments.


CALL FOR PAPERS Science & Technology in Society:
An Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Conference


Sponsored by:
The National Science Foundation George Mason University
The George Washington University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute


When: April 23rd – 24th, 2005
Where: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Headquarters, Washington, DC
Extended Abstract Deadline: Monday, February 7, 2005

This annual conference provides a forum for ideas on theory and application of 
science and technology (S&T) as components of global society. Graduate 
students from a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs are 
invited to present their research on S&T in contexts ranging from local to 
global, public to private, micro- to macro-scale, speculative to legal, and 
history to future. In addition to presenting papers, students will have the 
opportunity to interact with each other and prominent scholars and 
professionals related to their field(s) of interest. This conference will also 
feature several prominent keynote speakers addressing current issues in 
Science & Technology in Society. Lee Silver will be speaking about 
biotechnology and society and Arturo Escobar will be speaking on current 
issues concerning international sustainable development.


The conference organizing committee welcomes submissions of abstracts (up to 
250 words) for a 10-15 minute presentation. Abstracts need to be submitted via 
email to stglobal at vt.edu by Monday, February 7, 2005. Acceptance of abstracts 
will be given by March 1st, 2005. Final papers will potentially be included on 
the conference website. We seek submissions from graduate students studying 
topics related, but not limited to the role of S&T in the following thematic 
areas:


Globalization, International Regulation Environment, Biodiversity and 
Sustainable Development
The Knowledge-Based Economy
Civil, Ethical and Legal Issues
National Security and Defense Applications Government, Private and Academic 
Investment S&T in Non-Western Cultures
Historical and Social Dimensions of S&T
Revolutionary or Non-Traditional Directions in S&T
Network and Industrial Organization
Biotechnology
Policy Implications of S&T
Information Technology
Foresight/Forecast in S&T
Technology and Human Development
Nanotechnology


Information concerning area lodging and registration will be made available on 
the conference website by January 31, 2005. Travel funds are available for a 
limited number of presenters. Students in need of travel funds should indicate 
so when submitting their abstract. For further information, access the 
conference website through the “ST Global” link at www.gwu.edu/~cistp.

Organization Committee
Science & Technology in Society Conference
Sponsored By:
NSF
Virginia Tech
George Mason University
George Washington University
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