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CRDF Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing on Science Diplomacy
Now more than ever, science engagement is needed as a critical tool to advance U.S. diplomacy and global development, according to speakers at a briefing hosted by CRDF on July 22, 2010. This event built on a recent bipartisan statement signed by leaders in the foreign policy and science communities supporting science as a way to advance diplomacy. In addition, speakers acknowledged important legislation to advance science diplomacy that has been introduced during the past two years by the House and Senate Foreign Affairs Committees as well as the House Science Committee.
MorePCAST Remarks: Science Diplomacy Essential to Building Global Partnerships
Science and technology diplomacy can help solve global challenges and deserves more attention, according to CRDF Senior Staff Associate Linda Staheli at the annual meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on July 16, 2010 at the Keck Center of the National Academies. Staheli spoke during the meeting's public comment section.
MoreOne Year after President Obama's Cairo Speech: CRDF Launches New Middle East & North Africa Science and Technology Initiative
One year ago, President Obama's historic speech in Cairo, Egypt issued a call to redefine America's relationship with Muslims around the world, by focusing on opportunities for mutual benefit through shared scientific, academic and technological collaboration. Today, CRDF is launching a new cooperative initiative to respond to this call, focused on building and sustaining excellence in science and technology; helping young scientists to develop skills relevant to sustained employment; and promoting S&T-based innovation and economic development in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
MoreCRDF and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Transition Control of the Successful Iraq Virtual Science Library
CRDF transferred management of the Iraq Virtual Sciences Library (IVSL) to the Iraqi government during a press conference held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at CRDF's Arlington office.
MoreCRDF Announces 2010 George Brown Award Winners
In 2010, CRDF is pleased to recognize three individuals for their scientific and humanitarian achievements.
MoreCRDF Mourns Passing of Sergey A. Egorov
CRDF is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Sergey Andreevich Egorov, the General Director of CRDF TechInnovation and the former Director of CRDF's representative office in Russia, on Sunday, May 2, 2010.
MoreCRDF, African Union Commission Sign MOU
CRDF and the African Union Commission (AUC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on April 22, 2010 to form a partnership to develop projects that strengthen African science, technology, education and research and identify partners for resource mobilization.
MoreNew York Times Op-Ed Describes Iraq Virtual Science Library as "Commendable"
In an op-ed published by The New York Times on April 7, 2010, Karim Altaii, a professor of engineering at James Madison University and the president of the Iraqi-American Higher Education Foundation, mentions the Iraq Virtual Science Library (IVSL) as one of several "commendable educational initiatives in Iraq." The IVSL has been in the trust of CRDF since July 2006 and has developed into a collection comparable to that of any university in the United States or Europe.
MoreCRDF Leads AAAS Panel on Science and Technology in the Arab World
At the 2010 AAAS Meeting in San Diego, CRDF led an international panel of science and technology specialists on the Arab region in a discussion of the progress that the Arab world has made, and needs to make, in order to build a knowledge society. The panel took place on Saturday, February 20, 2010.
MoreCRDF Launches 15th Anniversary and Bipartisan Statement Supporting Science Diplomacy's Role in U.S. Foreign Policy
Science cooperation has played -- and must continue to play -- an important role in American foreign policy. That was the message of a reception hosted on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 to launch CRDF's 15th anniversary year and to celebrate the release of a Bipartisan Statement supporting the elevation of Science Diplomacy's role in U.S. foreign policy.
MoreScience Diplomacy gets a Boost with New Bipartisan Bill
CRDF President and CEO Cathy Campbell explores the new Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act as a guest blogger for the Partnership for a Secure America's Across the Aisle blog.
MoreThe Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act
CRDF applauds the extraordinary work spearheaded by Representatives Howard L. Berman (D-CA) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), with their introduction of legislation to enhance and expand the role of science in American foreign policy: The Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act.
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Delegation Sent to Latin American Biosafety and Biosecurity Laboratory Conference
With support from the U.S. Department of State’s Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP), CRDF sponsored a delegation of eight Latin American researchers to attend the Latin American Biosafety and Biosecurity Laboratory Conference. The Conference was held May 13-15, 2008 in Rio de Janeiro. More
