Frances Colón is the Acting Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State, United States Department of State. In an animated talk spanning science, technology, diplomacy and policy, Frances provided an inside look at the intersection between science and politics. Briefly, her journey started at Brandeis University studying developmental neuroscience. After she was matched via AAAS to the State Department, she became Adviser to the Secretary of State in the Office of Science and Technology.
Science diplomacy sits in between foreign policy and science policy - not a very common place. The office of the Science and Technology Adviser in essence serves to translate scientific concepts and practices for policy makers. It has three main functions:
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An introduction to science diplomacy
Science diplomacy sits in between foreign policy and science policy - not a very common place. The office of the Science and Technology Adviser in essence serves to translate scientific concepts and practices for policy makers. It has three main functions:
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