[Sci-tech-public] Talk by Sheila Jasanoff at MIT tomorrow, October 19, at 6:30

[Debbie Meinbresse]

I was asked to distribute information about Sheila Jasanoff's talk at
MIT tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. in 4-237.


>>>The New Politics of Science Policy
>>>
>>>Tuesday, October 19
>>>6:30 PM
>>>MIT Bldg 4 Rm 237 (http://whereis.mit.edu)
>>>Prof. Sheila Jasanoff, Ph.D., J.D.
>>>Pforzheimer Professor of Science and Technology Studies
>>>Harvard University
>>>John F. Kennedy School of Government
>>>
>>>Are you curious about how policy is actually made,
>>>and what role science plays in informing policy
>>>decisions?
>>>Have you ever wanted an inside look into the process?
>>>Join us for this exciting and informative discussion!
>>>
>>>Prof. Jasanoff's research centers on the role of
>>>science and technology in the political structures of
>>>modern democratic societies, with a particular
>>>focus on the use of science in law and public policy. She has written and
>>>lectured widely on problems of environmental regulation, risk management,
>>>and biotechnology in the United States, Europe, and India.
>>>
>>>Everyone is welcome!
>>>Free and open to the public.
>>>Refreshments served at 6 PM
>>>Sponsored by Graduate Women in Science
>>>
>>>----------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>Can Scientists Speak Truth to Power? Issues in US Energy Policy
>>>
>>>Scott Olson, Energy Delivery and Management Consultant, Nexant, Inc
>>>
>>>Monday, November 1
>>>6:30 PM
>>>MIT Bldg 4 Rm 231


Debbie Meinbresse
STS Program, MIT
617-253-4062