Newswise — The Partnership for a Secure America (PSA), the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have united to elevate the role of science diplomacy in U.S. foreign policy. Their joint initiative will launch with the unveiling of a bipartisan statement at 6 pm, Thursday February 25 in Arlington, VA.
Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Howard Berman (D-CA) and former Undersecretary of State Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky will speak at the event. The speakers will be introduced by CRDF President and CEO Cathleen Campbell.
Respect for American science and technology is evident even in regions where there are strong negative views of U.S. foreign policies. Students from around the world still flock to attend American colleges and universities. As the U.S. seeks to promote our national security interests overseas, utilizing this strength is an effective tool for diplomacy.
The bipartisan statement, signed by over two dozen prominent political and scientific leaders, urges the U.S. to utilize its scientific and technological strengths to deepen international partnerships and tackle global challenges.
For detailed event information, to see a copy of the statement and view the list of signatories, please visit: http://www.psaonline.org/science.
All credentialed journalists are welcome to attend this special, invitation-only event; and are encouraged to register their attendance with EA Dyson at (703) 526-2339.
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