Women & Science/Technology Policy Seminar
January 7-11, 2008
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Wonder how women with backgrounds in science and technology impact policy?
Interested in the role ethics play in science and technology policy?
Want to learn how to shape the future direction of policy research in your fields?
The Women & Science/Technology Policy Seminar brings you behind the scenes of official Washington, introduces you to women policymakers in science and technology and allows you to observe the system at work.
This seminar is designed for women students majoring in science and technology and provides the opportunity to explore the public policy dimensions of their fields. However, the program is open to all students who have demonstrated a strong interest in science and technology issues.
"This seminar exceeded my expectations because we met so many prominent women involved in science/technology policy. Before I came here, I knew I was interested in science policy, but now I feel empowered to do something about it. " "Before I participated in PLEN, I knew I was interested in science policy, but now I feel empowered to do something about it. I feel I have a better sense of what is happening in the field and what I can do to make a difference." |
2006 Women & Science/Technology Policy participants discuss current issues with Dr. Vivian Pinn, Director of the Office of Research on Women's Health at the National Institutes of Health. |
Students participating in the Women & Science/Technology Policy Seminar will :
- Meet women leaders in the Congress, government offices and agencies, organizations, and corporations who are actively involved in developing and influencing science and technology policy.
- Discuss public policy issues relating to computer/information technology, reproductive health technology, bioterrorism, pharmacology and vaccine development, biotechnology and women's health research.
- Learn about the connections between science/technology and public policy by visiting the National Institutes of Health, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Congressional offices and the National Science Foundation.
Click for a sampling of previous PLEN speakers.
Program Fees
Registration Fee :
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $40.
Seminar Fee :
$250 for Students from PLEN Member Institutions
$310 for Students from PLEN Associate Member Institutions
$415 for Students from Non-PLEN Schools
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These fees do not cover expenses for transportation and most meals. Seminar housing is available for an additional cost.
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Housing Availability
Double Room: $250 (Checking in on Sunday, January 6. Checking out Friday, January 11)
Triple Room: $183.33 (Checking in on Sunday, January 6. Checking out Friday, January 11)
PLEN has negotiated a discount rate with the Carlyle Suites Hotel, located in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC. Please do not contact the hotel to make a reservation; PLEN will make the reservation for you.
Registration Deadline
EXTENDED!! December 10, 2007
Click here to register online or download a registration form and mail it to the PLEN office.
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