U.S. House Debate on Science and Technology Programs
Members debated a proposed science and technology bill.
Day Two-Science and Technology Host: · Ethel Machi/Homeland Security Science and Technology Consultant, The Heritage Foundation 10:00 a.m.… read more
Day Two-Science and Technology
Host:
· Ethel Machi/Homeland Security Science and Technology Consultant, The Heritage Foundation
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Panel One-Fundamental Science for the Sake of Security
· Robert Boege, J.D./Executive Director, The Alliance for Science & Technology Research in America
· Dr. Duane Shelton/President, World Technology Evaluation Center
· Dr. Jonathan M Gitlin/Science Policy Analyst, Program & Policy Analysis Branch, Office of the Director, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health
11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Panel Two-The Evolving Threat of Bioterrorism
· Edward H. You/Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Countermeasures Unit, Bioterrorism Team
· Dr. Diane Berry/BioDefense Advisor, Office of Health Affairs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This program was part of a week-long Heritage Foundation conference on threats to U.S. national security. close
Members debated a proposed science and technology bill.
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