Title

Science And Policy: Not Mutually Exclusive

Abstract

The views of Peter Delfyett on the relationship between the science and policy are discussed. The interdependent relationship of science and politics in the United States started in 1938, when scientist and mathematician Vannevar Bush met with president Franklin Roosevelt to discuss scientific military research. The NDRC then became part of the Office of Scientific Research and development. A number of scientists in recent time hold positions in the US government. Resources such as OSA's Optics Legislative Network (OLN) allow to receive regular updates on topics and photonics issues in the US government. The Congressional Fellowships program can increase interest in public policy one step further by providing an opportunity to work for one year as a special legislative assistant advising the office of a legislator or congressional committee on science-related issues.

Publication Date

1-1-2008

Publication Title

Optics and Photonics News

Volume

19

Issue

5

Number of Pages

20-21

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

Socpus ID

55149119706 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/55149119706

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