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
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
55149119706 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/55149119706
STARS Citation
Delfyett, Peter, "Science And Policy: Not Mutually Exclusive" (2008). Scopus Export 2000s. 10741.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2000/10741