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| 2013 Events |
| Date and Location |
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April 12, 2013
9:00am - 1:00pm
245 Li Ka Shing Center
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Symposium: "Let's Have an Awesome Time Doing Science! A Discussion on Maintaining Happiness in a Challenging Career"
Take
a morning for a discussion about maintaining happiness in a challenging
career in a conference for people who do science: graduate students,
SRAs, technicians, post-docs and Principle Investigators.
REGISTRATION
This
symposium is free and open to all UC Berkeley Graduate Students,
Postdocs, Visiting Scholars, Visiting Student Researchers, Staff and
Faculty.
Registration is required for each individual participant.
To register, please go to: http://letshaveanawesometimedoingscience.eventbrite.com
THE SPEAKERS
Diana Bautista, UC Berkeley - "Mentoring in Academia"
Henry Bourne, UCSF - "Can the host institution really make your science better?"
Terry
Johnson, UC Berkeley - "Curriculum delictorum: a heavily abridged list
of failed projects (that paid off in unexpected ways)"
Dan Fletcher, UC Berkeley - "Science at the White House"
Michel Maharbiz, UC Berkeley - "Dreaming of Electric Sheep"
Manu Prakash, Stanford - "Frugal Science: making science useful for billions rather than hundreds of people"
Ingmar
Riedel-Kruse, Stanford - “Playing with biotic computers: making
biological systems into games so that the public become scientists"
Ron Vale, UCSF - "How lucky can one be? A perspective from a young scientist at the right place at the right time"
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
We will discuss ways to help make science as impactful, fun, supportive and nurturing as possible. For example:
Encouraging psychological well-being:
• What makes us happy about being scientists?
• How do we deal with stress and uncertainty in science?
Improving our sense of community:
• How can we communicate better amongst ourselves?
• How do we mentor effectively and communicate with our mentors?
The subjective aspects of science:
• How do we select a scientific problem, what is interesting?
The impact of science:
• How can we expand the horizons of our research?
For more details go to: http://awesomescience.wordpress.com/
This event is co-sponsored by STEP.
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April 2, 2013
12:00-1:00pm
470 Stephens Hall
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Seminar: Steve Lindow on "From the Lab to the Field: History and Regulation of Biotechnological Applications in Agriculture"
Abstract: While molecular biology has led to many advances in our
understanding of plant and microbial biology in the lab, the
application of these findings to solutions to practical problems in the
real world require translational research in field settings. This
translational research, however, has been hindered by
considerable/excessive regulation. Dr. Lindow will discuss a historical
example of the first such field study, and more contemporary examples
and address the current status of the oversight of such work.
Discussion can include various perspectives on how such work should be
managed.
Speaker: Dr. Steve Lindow has been at the forefront of translational
research involving genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for 30 years.
He and Dr. Nickolas Panopoulos performed the first field experiment
involving a genetically modified organism (GMO), the ice-minus
bacteria. Public perceptions of such studies have led to lawsuits,
community protests, and stringent, somewhat arbitrary regulation of
field research. Dr. Lindow is a member of the National Academy of
Sciences and studies the ecology of plant-associated microorganisms.
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Feb. 26, 2013
12:00-1:00pm
470 Stephens Hall
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Seminar: Michael Meltzer on "How Shall We New Worlds: Taking an Environmental Ethic Out Into Space"
Please
join us for a very exciting STEP seminar, in which science writer
Michael Meltzer will discuss NASA's environmental ethics in space, as
well as the influence of science and science fiction writing on NASA
policy. As a NASA writer, Michael wrote four books, including
"When Biospheres Collide." He currently freelances science
writing.
Michael Meltzer has been writing books and articles about science and
technology for over 30 years. He has investigated and written
about NASA expeditions to Jupiter and Saturn, planetary environmental
protection, solar house design, industrial pollution prevention, and
the history of U.S. commercial fishing. Michael has degrees in
physics, geophysics, and environmental science and engineering from the
University of California. He was an engineer at Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory for 15 years, where he helped start a pollution
prevention program.
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| 2012 Events |
Nov. 7, 2012
12:00-1:00pm
621 Stanley Hall
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Seminar:
Eric Giegerich and Kathleen McCowin (UC Berkeley Office of Intellectual
Property and Industry Research Alliances) on "Academia & Industry
and the American Invent Act"
Eric Giegerich works in UC Berkeley’s Industry Alliances Office
where he support PIs and graduate students on industry funded research.
Eric is involved in outreach to companies, negotiating research
agreements with companies that bring funding and resources to campus,
executing material transfer agreements and NDAs, and advising on
working with companies and consulting agreements.
Kathleen McCowin, J.D., manages the licensing of UCB innovations in
alternative energy, IT, medical device, sensor, nanotech, material
science, and other leading-edge technologies. Kathleen has 30 years
experience in patent law and both national and international licensing.
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Thurs., Oct. 18, 2012
5:00-6:00pm
621 Stanley Hall
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Seminar: David Perlman (SF Chronicle) and Charles Petit (Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT) on "Science and the Media."
The Science, Technology, and Engineering Policy group will host David
Perlman from the San Francisco Chronicle and Charles Petit, founder of
the MIT Science Journalism Tracker on Thursday October 18th, 5-6PM in
Stanley Hall 621.
Their discussion will be focusing on "Science and the Media".
David Perlman is the Science Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. His
career as a journalist spans more than 70 years: in 2010 he received
the Helen Thomas Award for his contributions.
As described in the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/27/business/media/27chronicle.html?_r=0):
"He has covered scientific topics like the environment, pollution, land
issues, cosmology, space exploration, genetic research, earthquakes,
cosmology, biomedical research, and health care. His beat has taken him
around the world. He filed 30 articles during a two-month trip in 1964
on a ship retracing Darwin's steps in the Galapagos, and was the only
reporter with researchers when they discovered living organisms around
deep-sea hydrothermal vents. He filed those articles to The Chronicle
by ship radio. [...]"
Charles Petit has covered science for more than 40 years. He is a
former president of the National Association of Science Writers. He has
been awarded the AGU Journalism Award in 2011 for "the outstanding
quality of [his] work", for writing "exceptionally clear articles
summarizing scientific results" (AGU Award committee).
He has a degree in astronomy from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Thurs., Oct. 11, 2012
5:00-6:00pm
621 Stanley Hall
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STEP Journal Club
The topic of this meeting will be:
How can we mitigate the PR damage caused by science public relations mishaps like
the Climatic Research Unit email controversy, or media hype over a case of
misconduct?
Here are a few short articles on these topics:
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
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Thurs., Sept. 27, 2012
5:00-6:00pm
421 Stanley Hall
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Seminar: Margaret Rice (SETI Institute), "Planetary Protection... on Earth and Beyond"
Topic: Blending Ecology, Astrobiology & Science Policy
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Tues., Sept. 18, 2012
12:45-1:45pm
110 Boalt Hall
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California Climate Change Science Policy Forum
Now, more than ever, there is a need for the informed voices of
scientists and experts in policy discussions. Recently released climate
impacts assessments, for example, demonstrate serious challenges and
opportunities for California. This hour long event will feature time
for networking, followed by a presentation and discussion on
opportunities for experts to help shape California climate and energy
policy.
We will share information on career paths in science and policy,
highlighting current openings at UCS and the American Association for
the Advancement of Science.
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Thurs., Sept. 13, 2012
5:00-6:00pm
Room D1, Gardner Stacks
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STEP Journal Club
We'll discuss a research ethics/policy topic: when should an article be retracted, or when
should a correction notice be published? Attached are two very short articles on
this topic. If you feel like reading more, below are links to two blog posts on the
subject.
Article 1
Article 2
Blog Post 1
Blog Post 2
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April 12, 2012
12:00-1:00pm
321 Stanley Hall
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Seminar: Ryan Meyer, "Emerging Norms in Environmental Science: Misconceptions and Institutional Consequences"
Dr. Ryan Meyer is from the California Ocean Science Trust.
"Getting scientists and decision makers to work together more
effectively is a daunting challenge at any level of analysis. Whether
it's a scientist and potential user interacting as individuals, or an
entire university or government funder encouraging more effective
integration, road blocks are everywhere. Even as newly popular ideas,
such as boundary-spanning organizations, participatory research, and
the integration of social and natural sciences suffuse science policy
rhetoric, we are learning all of the ways in which our conservative and
lumbering science-policy system works against real substantive change.
Part of the problem is that we don't even think that much about the
system of institutions that make up our science system, and whether
that system can even accommodate these emerging norms. Another problem
is a pervasive assumption that more knowledge is always needed, and
always useful.
In this talk I will draw from my research on climate science in the US,
climate adaptation research in Australia, and recent experience working
at the California Ocean Science Trust, to discuss these and other
challenges related to making science useful and relevant to
environmental problems."
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March 1, 2012
12:00-1:00pm
321 Stanley Hall
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Seminar: Ting Wang, "A Monetary Approach to Solve Space Debris Problem"
Dr. Ting Wang is from Stanford University.
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February 17, 2012
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(Not a STEP event, but STEP members might be interested in...)
Electronics Waste Roundtable Discussion:
a two-panel conference on electronics waste, February 17th. One of the
panels is entirely policy people - executive directors from the biggest
electronics waste advocates in the country! Link
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February 4, 2012
5:00-6:00pm
321 Stanley Hall
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STEP Science Policy Journal Club
Walter Valdivia, a visiting scholar at the Science, Technology, and
Society Center has offered to host a Journal Club discussion on Tuesday
(2/14) from 5-6pm. The focus of this special valentine's edition of the
Journal Club will be twofold:
1. The first episode of a recent CBC Radio series on "How to Think about Science."
http://www.prx.org/pieces/40969-episode-1-steven-shapin-and-simon-schaffer
2. A book: "Love your Monsters: Postenvironmentalism and the
Anthropocene"; suggested reading are the chapters by Bruno Latour "Love
your monsters" and Daniel Sarewitz "Liberalism's modest proposals." The
book is free to download from Amazon prime subscribers. People who want
a pdf copy of the chapters, please contact walter.valdivia@gmail.com.
http://www.amazon.com/Love-Your-Monsters-Postenvironmentalism-ebook/dp/B006FKUJY6
Everyone is welcome to join us in what we hope will be a lively
discussion! We will be meeting in Stanley 321. We'll also have some
snacks.
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February 2, 2012
12:00-1:00pm
482 Stanley Hall
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Seminar: Don Anair, "Oil Change"
The
Science Technology Engineering Policy group will host Don Anair from
the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org/) on Thursday
Feb 2nd, 12-1PM in Stanley 482.
The talk will be about OIL CHANGE, how to cut our oil dependence in half by 2030 (see abstract below).
"Once
again, the nation is gripped by spiking gas prices. A billion dollars
are being sent out of the country each day to buy oil, the vast
majority being burned in our cars and trucks. For decades, the US has
tried and failed to reduce our dependence on petroleum. Why do we
continue to fail and how can we get on the right track to reduce our
oil dependence and combat climate change while reviving our economy?
This presentation will explore the challenges to cutting our oil
dependence and the clean vehicle and fuels we need to trim our oil diet
by half over the next 20 years."
I hope you will attend (and forward to people you think may be interested)!
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WHAT: Oil Change - how to cut our oil dependence by 2030
WHEN: Thu Feb 2nd 12-1PM (a light lunch will be served)
WHERE: Stanley Hall 482
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| 2011 Events |
Date and Location
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Event
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November 30, 2011
5:00-6:00 pm
421 Stanley Hall
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STEP Science Policy Journal Club
Dr. Maurizio Pellegrino has offered to host a Journal Club discussion
this Wednesday from 5-6pm. The focus will be a recent article in Nature:
The PhD Factory: The world is producing more PhDs than ever. Is it time to stop?
Which
will be presented first, with what we hope will be a lively discussion
after! We will be meeting in Stanley 421. Hope to see you there!
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April 21, 2011
6:30-8:30 pm
106 Stanley Hall
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STEP 2011 White Paper Competition Finalist Symposium
Come and join us to the final event of the 2011 White Paper
competition, where the finalists will compete for over $3000 in cash
prizes.
A small reception will follow.
Finalists:
Using Demand Management to Address the Problem of Intermittent Water Supply (John Erickson)
Requirements for a Renewables Revolution (Felix Mormann)
Power for Water (Marc Muller and Michèle Müller‐Itten)
Judges:
Rafael Friedmann (Senior Policy Analyst, PG&E)
Brian Burr (Lawyer specialized in biotech, software and technology companies)
Daniel Fletcher (Professor, Department of Bioengineering at UC Berkeley)
Sponsored by: Pfizer
In collaboration with: Big Ideas @ Berkeley
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April 6, 2011
4:00-5:00 pm
321 Stanley Hall
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STEP Science Policy Journal Club
"Building Labs in Emerging Science Fields (with a Tekla Labs focus)" Presented by Kevin Lance
Refreshments will be served!
Readings: Article 1 (pdf or html), Article 2 (pdf or html)
Access to standard lab equipment is a
serious limitation to 1) medical progress and 2) scientific education,
research and capacity building in many parts of the world. Current
solutions often involve lab equipment donation programs with inherent
pitfalls that leave areas of unmet need. To combat the lack of
lab equipment around the world in their own way, students and postdocs
at the University of California, Berkeley have founded Tekla Labs, a
social enterprise that aims to empower scientists and engineers to
construct their own quality lab equipment from locally available
supplies using detailed, reliable protocols. This presentation
will discuss current problems and solutions related to the need for lab
equipment, and why do-it-yourself lab equipment fills an available
niche. The post-talk discussion will take the form of an open
brainstorming session to inform USAID on how to engage people here and
in developing regions in projects related to affordable and
location-appropriate innovation, such as do-it-yourself projects.
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March 16, 2011
2:00-3:00pm
421 Stanley Hall
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Seminar: Eric Giegerich, "Think Ahead about IP"
Questions about intellectual property ("IP") strategy are often
contemplated late in a research project when an exciting new discovery
or invention arises. Some of these questions may be profitably
entertained earlier, even in planning a new research project. In
this seminar, we will explore a few intellectual property frameworks
that may help guide your research planning and open new vistas.
Eric Giegerich negotiates agreements covering research collaboration,
materials, data and confidentiality in UC Berkeley's Industry Alliances
Office.
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March 14, 2011
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White Paper Submission Deadline
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March 3, 2011
5:00-6:00PM
621 Stanley Hall
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Science Writing Workshop
STEP is organizing a science writing workshop in collaboration with the
editors of Berkeley Science Review. A panel of experienced science
writers will each give a short presentation, followed by a general
Q&A session and time for independent questions. Don't forget
to RSVP; space is limited!
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February 18, 2011
12:00-1:00pm
421 Stanley Hall
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Seminar: Meghan McGarry, "High-Powered Microwave Weapons—Political Fantasy or the Future of Space Warfare?"
High-powered microwave (HPM) weapons generate an intense burst of
electromagnetic radiation that overwhelms, and thereby disables, a
target's electronic circuitry. Politically this technology is enticing
as it can destroy key electronic equipment with no loss of life.
Furthermore, as a space weapon it can functionally destroy objects
without generating debris. However, from a technical standpoint, there
is wide disagreement regarding the feasibility of such a weapon.
Physics considerations require HPM weapons to either be in near
proximity to their targets or have a very large energy source. Given the
launch restrictions of payloads destined for space, these constraints
force a trade-off between versatility and power. ‘Wideband’ HPM weapons
can disable a range of targets but require a large power source. In
contrast, lower power ‘narrowband’ weapons offer the advantage of
portability, but require specific knowledge of the target. As a result,
the most accessible designs for space have limited applicability.
Moreover, defense against high-powered microwave weapons can be readily
implemented in the form of simple radiation shielding.
In addition to these obvious trade-offs, several other issues require
consideration. Can a ballistically delivered HPM weapon reach an orbit
close to target satellites and effectively destroy enough of them to
have a strategic impact? From a defensive standpoint, is it possible to
retrofit existing satellites to be radiation hard? Perhaps most
importantly, if an attack cannot be verified as successful, does it have
any strategic value? These technical and practical issues require
serious consideration in any discussion regarding the feasibility of
high-powered microwave weapons.
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February 14, 2010
5:00 pm
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2011 White Paper Competition: Intent to Submit Deadline
If you intend to submit a proposal to the competition, please e-mail an
abstract of no more than 300 words and proposed title for your
submission as well as your expected team members, e-mail addresses, and
affiliations to step.whitepaper@gmail.com
as soon as possible. Put "STEP Intent to Submit" in the title line.
Only one e-mail is needed per team. The submission will ensure you are
kept up to date with information on the competition.
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January 27, 2011
5:30-6:30pm
621 Stanley Hall
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STEP Organizational Meeting
Do
you have ideas for what STEP (the Science, Technology, and Engineering
Policy Group) should do this year? Are you interested in becoming
more involved? As the new semester gets underway, we want to hear
your thoughts and tell you about opportunities within STEP.
Please come to our organizational meeting Thursday (Jan. 27) at 5:30pm
in 621 Stanley Hall. You can meet STEP's 2011 officers,
brainstorm ideas for the coming year, and find out how to get involved.
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January 24, 2011
5:00-6:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall
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2011 White Paper Competition Kick-off Event
Come
learn about the STEP White Paper Competition from STEP organizers. We
will also have a panel of last year's finalists to describe how they
wrote their proposals and answer any questions about the experience.
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January 14, 2011
12:00-1:30 pm
375 LeConte Hall
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Panel Discussion: "Benefits and Challenges of Industry/Academic Collaboration in Biomedicine"
Panelists:
Prof. Steven Conolly, UC Berkeley Dept. of Bioengineering
Prof. Tejal Desai, UCSF Dept. of Physiology and Bioengineering
Lynne Hollyer, UC Berkeley Industry Alliances Office
Dr. Joe Hammang, Pfizer
Dr. Lydia Pan, Pfizer
Dr. Stephanie Robertson, Program Director, Pfizer-UCSF Collaboration & other UCSF programs
Collaboration between academia and industry provides unique
opportunities but also raises difficult issues. Come hear about
this trend from a variety of perspectives, and ask your own questions
of the panelists.
A reception with light refreshments will follow the discussion at 1:30.
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| Date and Location |
Event |
January 25, 2010
5:00-6:00 pm
521 Stanley Hall |
White Paper Competition Kick-off Event
Come
learn about the STEP White Paper Competition from STEP organizers. We
will also have a panel of last year's finalists to describe how they
wrote their proposals and answer any questions about the experience.
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February 4, 2010
3:00-4:00 pm
521 Stanley Hall
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SEMINAR: Dan Fletcher: Adventures of a Scientist in D.C
Dan
Fletcher, associate professor of bioengineering and Deputy Division
Director of the LBL Physical Biosciences Division, will discuss his
recent experiences as a 2008-2009 White House Fellow. He'll describe
his projects, the role scientists play in Washington, and his thoughts
on how scientists can be more effective in forming public policy. |
February 9, 2010
5:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
STEP Science Policy Journal Club
"Capturing CO2 from Ambient Air: The Allure of Negative Emissions" presented by Karma Sawyer
Readings (pdf): Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 Article 4 Article 5 Article 6
Out of the 6 articles listed, Karma recommends reading article 5 and
article 2 if you are running short on time. |
February 15, 2010
5:00 pm |
White Paper Competition Intent to Submit Deadline
If
you intend to submit a proposal for our White Paper Competition, please
e-mail an abstract of no more than 300 words and proposed title for
your submission as well as your expected team members, e-mail
addresses, and affiliations to step.whitepaper gmail.com as
soon as possible. Put "STEP Intent to Submit" in the title line. Only
one e-mail is needed per team. This is non-binding and will ensure you
are kept up to date with information on the competition. |
March 3, 2010
5:00 pm
521 Stanley Hall |
White Paper Competition Science Writing Workshop
Rachel
Bernstein and Greg Alushin, editors for the Berkeley Science Review,
will each give a short presentation, followed by a general Q&A
session, and time for independent questions. |
March 4, 2010
5:30 pm
421 Stanley Hall |
STEP Science Policy Journal Club
"Wakefield and the Vaccination Scare" presented by Monica Smith
Readings (pdf): Article 1 Article 2 |
March 15, 2010
5:00 pm |
White Paper Competition Final Submissions Due
Please submit essays electronically in pdf or doc format by 5pm on March 15, 2010 to step.whitepapergmail.com. Put "STEP Paper Submission" in the subject line. |
March 16, 2010
12:00 pm
482 Stanley Hall |
Dr. Rena Dorph: "K-12 Science Education: current status, challenges, and opportunities for scientists to help"
In
this presentation Dr. Dorph will summarize what is known about the
status of science education locally and nationally, highlighting the
challenges facing this enterprise. She will also discuss some
opportunities (including the critical roles that scientists can play)
related to improving the likelihood that children participate in high
quality science learning opportunities. Links |
| April 2, 2010 |
White Paper Competition Finalists Announced |
April 15, 2010
4:00-5:00 pm
482 Stanley Hall |
STEP Science Policy Journal Club
Financing Innovation: Valuing Intellectual Property and Funding its Development" Presented by Arunan Skandarajah
Readings: Article 1 Article 2 (pdf) |
April 29, 2010
6:30-8:30 pm
106 Stanley Hall
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White Paper Competition Finalist Symposium
Finalists will present their proposals and be competing for cash prizes!
6:30 pm: Introductions
6:40 pm: Presentations
First Place: $2000
Second Place: $1500
Third Place: $1000
Honorable Mention: $500
8:00 pm: Award Announcement and Reception
Finalists
Chemical fingerprinting: Fingerprinting for the 21st Century Gary Clark and Melissa Fabros
Cooperative Microbial Forensics: Building an International Pathogen
Genome Database Jaime Yassif
Bridging the Gap In Higher Education Between the Developed and the
Developing World: How American University Science and Engineering
Programs Can Help. Lina Nilsson and Bertram Koelsch
Building Research and Healthcare Exemptions in Gene Patenting Andrew Robertson
Judges
Rafael Friedmann (Senior Policy Analyst, PG & E)
Rena Dorph (Director, Center for Research, Evaluation, and Assessment, Lawrence Hall of Science)
Jack Kirsch (Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UC Berkeley
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Sponsors
Life Technologies, Inc
Gilead Sciences, Inc
Pfizer, Inc
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Sept 16, 2010
5:00-6:00 pm
521 Stanley Hall |
Jaime Yassif:
"Getting your foot in the door: How to find fellowships and jobs in science policy"
Are you interested in working in science policy but unsure of where to begin? This seminar will give an
overview of fellowships, internships and jobs in the field and how to apply for them. We'll also cover
several conferences designed to attract young scientists and help them start a career in this diverse
and exciting field.
Slides from talk (pdf) |
Sept 22, 2010
5:15-6:15 pm
521 Stanley Hall |
STEP Science Policy Journal Club
"The Problem of Science Policy: How Social Organization Can Catch Up With Innovation" Presented by Walter Valdivia
Cookies and coffee will be served!
Readings: Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 (pdf) |
Oct 13, 2010
2:30-3:30 pm
482 Stanley Hall |
Professor Jasper Rine: "Social controversy and the 'Bring your Genes to Cal' Program"
We
live in a world in which the pace of technology vastly exceeds the pace
that new technologies, and their implications, are understood by the
population at large. This gap is particularly evident in all
matters dealing with DNA and gene testing. For some members of
the population, the dark legacy of eugenics colors their thinking, for
others an excessive belief in genetic determinism creates discomfort,
and for many, they just don't like it and distrust large organizations.
For others, it is a potentially useful source of information that
can be used to enhance one's well being. The "Bring Your Genes to
Cal" program tapped into the full range of reactions, with some of the
strongest critics being members of the campus community as well as
legislators ready to enact new laws in response to fear. Prof.
Rine will present an account of the project and the various levels of
criticism to initiate a discussion on the sensitive issues in
communicating scientific advances to the wider community.
Coffee and cookies will be served!
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Nov 9, 2010
5:00-6:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
STEP Science Policy Journal Club
"Improving Transportation Security" Presented by Daniel Hogan
Refreshments will be served!
Readings: http://www.issues.org/23.2/johnstone.html |
Nov 16, 2010
2:00-3:00 pm
221 Stanley Hall |
Professor Richard A. Muller: "Policy for Scientists: Global Warming 101"
Bio/Abstract:
Richard Muller is a professor in the Department of Physics at UC
Berkeley and a Faculty Senior Scientist at LBL, where he is associated
with the Institute for Nuclear and Particle Astrophysics. He has
been active in the public sphere, including writing articles for the
Wall Street Journal and the MIT Technology Review, appearing on NPR and
the Glen Beck show, and as author of the popular science book "Physics
for Future Presidents". He is also a member of the JASON Defense
Advisor Group with the US Department of Defense, and the President and
Chief Scientist of Muller & Associates, an international consulting
group specializing in energy-related issues. He will discuss
aspects of policy that every scientist should know in order to interact
effectively with the public sphere, using the example of the global
warming debate.
Refreshments will be served!
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Nov 18, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Helmholz Room, 375 LeConte Hall |
STEP Networking Event
The
goal of this event is to foster collaborations between students,
postdocs, and faculty interested in investigating the overlap between
science and technology, and policy and business.
Refreshments will be served! |
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| Date and Location |
Event |
January 20, 2009
4:00-5:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
STEP Science Policy Journal Club
Inauguration day special!
"Scientists in the Obama Administration: a discussion of the
backgrounds, and challenges for Obama Science appointees" presented by
Natasha Keith.
We will be discussing a one-page summary of National Academy alumni appointed to the Obama Administration http://www.nationalacademies.org/headlines/20081223.html and a one-page summary of all of Barack Obama's announced appointments http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2008/12/name_by_name_barack_obamas_cab.html. For the very interested, we are also providing access to a National Academy of Sciences booklet on recommendations to the president on the process of selecting science advisers.
Appetizers from India Palace Restaurant will be served!
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January 27, 2009
6:30-7:30 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
White Paper Competition Kick-off Event
Come
learn about the STEP White Paper Competition from STEP organizers. We
will also have a panel of last year's finalists to describe how they
wrote their proposals and answer any questions about the experience.
Pizza will be served! |
February 23, 2009
5:00 pm |
White Paper Competition Intent to Submit Deadline
If
you intend to submit a proposal for our White Paper Competition, please
e-mail an abstract of no more than 300 words and proposed title for
your submission as well as your expected team members, e-mail
addresses, and affiliations to step.whitepapergmail.com as
soon as possible. Put "STEP Intent to Submit" in the title line. Only
one e-mail is needed per team. This is non-binding and will ensure you
are kept up to date with information on the competition. |
February 24, 2009
4:00-5:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
STEP Science Policy Journal Club
"Science Education: No Country Left Behind" presented by Lindsay Glesener
We will be talking about science education in the US, and take a look at the "No Child Left Behind" and COMPETES acts.
Discussion of Science education: http://www.issues.org/21.2/bybee.html
The official policy: http://science.house.gov/legislation/leg_highlights_detail.aspx?NewsID=1938 http://www.ed.gov/nclb/overview/intro/execsumm.html
Gourmet meat and vegetarian skewers from Whole Foods will be served! |
March 9, 2009
5:00-7:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
White Paper Competition Science Writing Workshop
A panel of experienced science writers will each give a short
presentation, followed by a general Q&A session, and time for
independent questions.
Space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP by emailing step.whitepapergmail.com. |
March 17, 2009
4:00-5:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
STEP Science Policy Journal Club
"Stem Cells and Public Policy" presented by Melanie Prasol
We will be discussing the politics of Stem Cells.
Readings for this time:
A recent New York Times article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/09/us/politics/09stem.html?_r=2&hp
A UCSD website about separating costs:
http://stemcells.ucsd.edu/faq-separation.asp
And this article (pdf):
Appetizers from the Thai House will be served! |
March 23, 2009
5:00 pm |
White Paper Competition Final Submissions Due
Please submit essays electronically in pdf or doc format by 5pm on March 23, 2009 to step.whitepapergmail.com. Put "STEP Paper Submission" in the subject line. |
| April 10, 2009 |
White Paper Competition Finalists Announced |
April 21, 2009
4:00 - 5:00 pm
521 Stanley Hall
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Last STEP Science Policy Journal Club for this academic year!
"Personal Genomics: Expectations and Regulation" presented by Matt Davis
Readings for this time:
Hogarth, et al, "The Current Landscape for Direct-toConsumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues"
Hunter, et al, "Letting the Genome out of the Bottle--Will We Get Our Wish?"
And for fun: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/11/magazine/11Genome-t.html?_r=2
Gourmet bread, cheese, fruit, and cake from the Virginia bakery will be served! |
April 23, 2009
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Boalt Morrison Foerster Lounge, Simon Hall
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White Paper Competition Finalist Symposium
Finalists will present their proposals and be competing for $8000.00 in cash prizes. 2pm: Keynote Address
3pm: Student Presentations
5pm: Reception - Food will be served.
Keynote:
Darwin, Dover, and Intelligent Design: science teaching and public policy
Kevin Padian, PhD
Professor of Integrative Biology and Curator of the Museum of
Paleontology. President of the National Center for Science Education.
Expert witness in the Dover (PA) intelligent design trial.
Finalists:
Magneto-optic technology hits the field: A pilot program to implement a new malaria diagnostic device in Southern Benin (Natasha Keith and Terry Yen)
Policy Proposals to Reduce Overharvest from Marine Fisheries (Evelyn Chang)
KnowPrivacy (Joshua Gomez, Ashkan Soltani, and Travis Pinnick)
Medical Smart Card System for Patient Record Management (Changui Xiao and Arthur Yu)
Neurological priming of ASD patients in human-robot interaction studies reveal need for novel approach in technology regulation (Julia Piper)
Judges:
Michael Eisen (Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, UC Berkeley)
Jane Mauldon (Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley)
Tony Kingsbury (Center for Responsible Business, Haas Business School, UC Berkeley)
Brandon Conrad (BlueMap, Inc.)
Sponsors:
The Associated Students of the University of California, Berkeley
Big Ideas @ Berkeley
Synthentic Biology Engineering Research Center, UC Berkeley
Invitrogen
Gilead Sciences, Inc
The Elsevier Foundation
The Jurisprudence and Social Policy Program
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April 29, 2009
12:00 - 1:30 pm
421 Stanley Hall |
Arthur Reingold, M.D.
Professor and Head of Epidemiology
Associate Dean for Research
UC Berkeley School of Public Health
The Policy Challenges of Preparing for a Possible Avian Flu Pandemic in Humans
Abstract:
H5N1
influenza virus (Avian Flu) is circulating widely in avian populations
in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Over 400 cases of human H5N1 influenza
have been documented in humans, as a result of bird to human
transmission. When H5N1 is transmitted to humans, over half of those
who develop pneumonia die. There is widespread concern that the H5N1
virus could become readily transmissible from human to human and retain
its pathogenicity, in which case a human pandemic of H5N1 disease is
likely, although it remains unclear whether the H5N1 virus is capable
of changing in this way. This talk will discuss the policy challenges
posed by the unknown probability that a human pandemic of H5N1
infections will occur at some point in the future.
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May 5, 2009
5:00 - 6:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
Robert Nussbaum, M.D.
Chief of Medical Genetics, UCSF
Genomics and Personalized Medicine: Are we there yet?
Abstract:
For more than two decades, human genomics has been touted as promising
to revolutionize health care, reduce costs, and usher in an era of
truly "Personalized Medicine". There has been an explosion of genomics
research with applications to medicine, including: genome-wide
association studies directed towards identifying genetic variants that
contribute to many common disorders; pharmacogenetics, which attempts
to use individual genetic variation to identify individuals who may
benefit from particular drug therapy; and tumor profiling, which
attempts to correlate patterns of gene expression in the tumor with
prognosis and treatment response. Genetic testing has been steadily
growing into a multibillion dollar business with a variety of
providers. The purpose of the session will be to review the basic
science of how human genetics analyzes complex traits and introduce the
concept of the Translational T1 through T4 steps, a paradigm for
translational medicine that is frequently invoked to describe how to
bring genomic medicine to bear in regular clinical practice. |
Sept 15, 2009
5:00 - 6:00 pm
177 Stanley Hall |
Dr. William J. Perry
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense
Technology and National Security
4:45 pm - Coffee served in Stanley Hall atrium
Food and beverages will be served at a reception following the seminar.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. William J. Perry was the 19th Secretary of Defense for the United
States during the Clinton administration, serving from February 1994 to
January 1997. Perry was instrumental in implementing and strengthening
the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Program to secure nuclear
weapons and materials in the former Soviet Union. He also served as
Deputy Secretary of Defense and Under Deputy Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering.
Dr. Perry currently
serves as the Michael and Barbara Berberian Professor at Stanford
University, with a joint appointment in the School of Engineering and
the Institute for International Studies. He is a senior fellow at the
Institute and serves as co-director of the Preventive Defense Project.
He is an expert in U.S. foreign policy, national security and arms
control.
Dr. Perry has extensive business
experience, currently serves on the boards of several high-tech
companies and is Chairman of Global Technology Partners. He is a member
of the National Academy of Engineering and a fellow of the American
Academy of Arts and Sciences. He received a BS and MS from Stanford
University and a PhD from Penn State, all in mathematics. |
Oct 6, 2009
4:00 - 5:00 pm
482 Stanley Hall |
STEP Science Policy Journal Club
"Real Lives and White Lies in the Funding of Scientific Research"
A discussion of problems and possible improvements in the academic grant-writing process Presented by Natasha Keith Vidangos
READINGS: "Real Lives and White Lies in the Funding of Scientific Research", Peter A. Lawrence, PLoS Biology http://www.plosbiology.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pbio.1000197
Refreshments from the Thai House will be served! |
Oct 23, 2009
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering Center
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Siegfried S. Hecker
Co-Director, Center for International Security and Cooperation
Stanford University
Nuclear Challenges in North Korea, Iran and India
Abstract:
On Oct. 9, 2006 North Korea conducted a nuclear test and declared
itself a nuclear power. It erased lingering doubts about its ability to
field a nuclear device with a second test this May. Iran continues to
develop the nuclear weapon option, while agreeing to limited
international inspections and diplomatic dialogue. India signed a
civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States and is
moving ahead with an ambitious nuclear power program. I will share my
observations based on visits and discussions with the nuclear
communities in these countries on how these countries challenge the
nuclear nonproliferation regime.
Co-sponsored with the Department of Nuclear Engineering |
Nov 3, 2009
521 Stanley Hall
4:30 - 5:30 pm
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STEP Science Policy Journal Club
"Debating an Active Bill: Congressional Policy for Safe and Profitable BIological Generic Drugs"
A discussion of an active bill and the debate to balance company patent
rights, stimulate innovation, develop cheaper drug alternatives, and
guard patient safety. Presented by Terry Lang
READINGS:
--House of Representatives Bill 1548 (pdf)
--'Assessing the Impact of a Safe and Equitable Biosimilar Policy in the United States' Subcommittee on Health Hearing (May 2007)
--Letter from FDA in response to Subcommittee on Health Q&A (Sept 2008)
Cookies and coffee will be served!
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Nov 9, 2009
5:00-6:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
Dr. Mim John
Vice President Emeritus, Sandia National Laboratories
Defending the Homeland Against Weapons of Mass Destruction
Abstract:
The threat of another serious terrorist attack on the U.S. homeland has
brought into focus the nation's need to prepare for some of the worst
cases imaginable – namely, the threats posed by nuclear, chemical, or
biological weapons, or in common parlance, WMD (weapons of mass
destruction). The three WMD modalities pose distinct challenges, but
they can be addressed from a common framework from which technical and
operational commonalities can be exploited and priorities unique to
each modality established. Drawing on nearly a decade of work by the
Department of Defense's Defense Science Board and the Threat Reduction
Advisory Committee, the speaker will provide an example of such a
framework and point out the technical challenges associated both
generally in defending against WMD and uniquely with each modality. |
Nov 17, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Helmholz Room, 375 LeConte Hall
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STEP Networking Event
The
goal of this event is to foster collaborations between students,
postdocs, and faculty interested in investigating the overlap between
science and technology, and policy and business.
Refreshments will be served!
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Dec 3, 2009
5:00 - 6:00 pm
621 Stanely Hall |
Alexis Madrigal
Writer, Wired.com
Understanding the History of Our Futures: Boosterism and Journalism in Science and Technology Writing
An informal discussion of science writing with award-winning author of
the Wired Science website, and upcoming book Inventing Green
Food will be served! |
Dec 10, 2009
5:00 - 6:30 pm
338 Koshland Hall |
Science Journalism Writing Workshop
Co-sponsored with the Berkeley Science Review |
2008 Events |
| Date and Location |
Event |
December 4
5:00-6:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
Jane Long
Fellow, Center for Global Strategic Research
Principal Associate Director at Large, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
The Elephants in the Room: Strategies for Seven Interacting Global Crises
Abstract:
The
world is facing (at least) seven simultaneous, interacting crises which
cannot be solved in isolation. We face an emergency in stopping
and reversing human induced climate change. Our economy is in shambles
and we are threatened with a crippling world-wide recession or worse.
At the same time, the energy resource that has fueled prosperity, oil,
cannot keep up with rising demand. Geopolitical strife associated
with resources is growing. There is a world-wide food shortage that is
leading to hunger and unrest. The ecosystems that support life are in
dire straights, and many are either on the verge of collapse or have
already collapsed. Finally, half the world -- some 3 billion
people -- live in unacceptable poverty on less than $2.50/day.
Each of these crises affects or is affected by the others.
This talk will focus on strategies that leverage multiple
simultaneous solutions.
Co-sponsored with Women In International Security (WIIS)
http://wiis.georgetown.edu |
November 11
4:00 - 5:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
STEP Science Policy Journal Club
We wil be discussing the paper "United States Space Policy: Challenges and Opportunities,"
by George Abbey and Neal Lane. We will also discuss a speech given by
John Marburger at the Goddard Memorial Symposium, which can be
dowloaded here. The papers will be presented by
Marcus Donaldson. |
October 28
4:00 - 5:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
STEP Science Policy Journal Club
We will be discussing the paper "Controlling Iran's Nuclear Program",
by Joseph Cirincione. The paper will be presented by Daniel
Hogan. To see the paper: http://www.issues.org/22.3/cirincione.html |
October 23
4:00 - 5:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
Dean Wilkening
Director, Science Program at Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University
Dr. Wilkening will discuss a new theoretical model for the inhalational
anthrax incubation period distribution in humans. This distribution
determines the time at which surveillance systems might first detect an
outbreak, the efficacy of medical intervention, and the recommended
duration for antibiotic treatment. |
September 23
4:00 - 5:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
Inaugural STEP Science Policy Journal Club
STEP is starting a new monthly journal club, which will meet to discuss
current science policy issues highlighted in journals and in the media.
In the meetings, students will present an article in the science policy
literature to other students, provide summaries of relevant background
material, and lead a discussion on the issues and arguments raised by
the authors. For this first meeting we will be discussing the paper "A Blind Man's Guide to Energy Policy", by Jane C.S. Long. The paper will be presented by Natasha Keith.
If you are interested in leading a discussion, contact Natasha Keith. |
August 14, 2008
5:00 - 7:00 pm
106 Stanley Hall |
White Paper Competition Finalists Presentations and Awards Ceremony
Four chosen finalists will present their proposals and be competing for $5000.00 in cash prizes. |
| July 18, 2008 |
White Paper Competition Finalists Announced |
June 24, 2008
4:00 - 5:00 pm
521 Stanley Hall |
STEP Open Meeting
Interested
in learning more about STEP or helping to organize an event? Have some
ideas or suggestions for events for next year? Stop by our open meeting
and help us plan our calendar for next year! |
June 12, 2008
5 pm |
White Paper Competition Submission Deadline |
June 5, 2008
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Brewed Awakenings
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White Paper Competition Coffee, Tea and Cookie Hour
Come
join us for a well-deserved coffee break one week before the White
Paper submission deadline! Ask any burning questions about the
competition or about STEP in general. |
May 27, 2008
4:00-5:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
Science Policy Career Panel
Audrey Lee, PhD
Economist, Office of Policy and International Affairs, U.S. Dept of Energy
Colin McCormick, PhD
Former Staff Member, House Science Committee
Refreshments will be served. |
| May 9, 2008 |
White Paper Competition Intent to Submit Deadline |
April 15, 2008
3:30 - 4:30 pm
521 Stanley
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Ken Dill
Professor of Biophysics, University of California, San Francisco
Politics 101 for Scientists: Bridging the Sciences in Washington
Abstract:
Are you a scientist interested in achieving some particular public
policy goal in Washington? Don't have any experience? I didn't either.
I will describe an initiative called "Bridging the Sciences", aimed at
getting new research funding across disciplines, from the life sciences
to the physical sciences, and aimed at new programs for deep
innovation. I will tell you what I learned along the way.
Join Ken after the seminar for coffee, pastries, and additional discussion. |
April 2, 2008
4:00 - 6:00 pm
521 Stanley |
White Paper Competition Info Session
Come
eat free pizza and learn about the STEP White Paper Competition from
STEP organizers and a panel of the previous year's finalists. Panel
will be followed by an organized brainstorming session to help generate
new ideas and meet potential teammates. |
February 29, 2008
12:00 - 1:00 pm
621 Stanley Hall |
Raymond Jeanloz
Professor of Earth and Planetary Science and of Astronomy, UCB
Chair, NAS Committee on International Security and Arms Control
Beyond Research: Adressing Societal Issues from a Technical Perspective
Abstract:
Scientists, engineers and other technically-trained researchers have a
special opportunity to address issues of broad societal concern, from
resources and the environment to national and international security.
Not only does technical expertise play an important role in
understanding - let alone evaluating - modern policy options, but the
research community has mechanisms allowing special levels of
communication unavailable to politicians, diplomats and other policy
makers.
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2007 Events |
| Date and Location |
Event |
January 24, 2007
7 - 9 PM
Berkeley Rep Rhoda Theater |
Fred
Friendly seminar on nanotechnology titled "The Power of Small". Join a
panel of experts wrestle the critical issues that the invention of
nanomaterials has raised. The seminar will be aired on PBS. Doors open
at 6 and audience members must be seated by 6:45 PM. |
January 31, 2007
5:30 - 6:30 PM
597 Evans |
White Paper Competition Info Session
Come
eat free pizza and learn about the STEP White Paper Competition from
STEP organizers and a panel of the previous year's finalists. |
February 7, 2007
5 - 6 PM
458 Evans Hall |
Robert Barr , Executive Director, Berkeley Center for Law and Technology (BCLT)
Patent Reform: Is US Patent Policy out of STEP?
The
purpose of the patent system is to promote the progress of science and
the useful arts. In recent years, the system has come under attack for
failing to fulfill that mission, and major changes have been proposed.
The biotech and pharmaceutical industries have very different
perspectives on patent policy than the software, semiconductor and
telecommunications industries. Our speaker will discuss how the role of
patents in different industries affects their view of the proposed
policy changes and the prospects for patent reform in Congress, the
courts and the Patent Office.
Robert
is a graduate of MIT in electrical engineering and has practiced
intellectual property law for over 20 years. Before joining the BCLT,
he led Cisco's patent efforts as Vice President of Intellectual
Property. Robert will be joining the group for pizza following the
seminar. |
February 15, 2007
5 PM
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Intent to submit deadline for White Paper Competition. |
February 28, 2007
5:30 - 6:30 PM
385 LeConte |
David Winickoff , Professor of Bioethics and Kris Saha, 2006 STEP White Paper Winner
Enabling Stem Cell Research
The
broad expansion of public funding for stem cell research at federal and
state levels promises real opportunities for advancing public health.
However, the emergent technical, proprietary, and regulatory
environment surrounding stem cell research has real potential to create
a logjam, resulting from the convergence of closed information,
congested entitlements, regulatory complexity, and political stalemate.
We will discuss an institutional approach that would help mitigate
these problems and open new avenues of coordinating the governance and
conduct of human stem cell research. Join David and Kris after the
seminar for pizza. |
March 11, 2007
5 PM |
Submission deadline for White Paper Competition ( instructions ) |
| March 23, 2007 |
White Paper Competition finalists announced |
April 25th, 2007
5:30 -7:30 PM
290 Hearst Mining |
White Paper Competition finalist presentations. View more details on the white paper competition page |
May 1, 2007
4-5 PM
Brewed Awakenings |
STEP
Cafe / Info Session. Come for a drink on us and more information on how
you can get involved in STEP for the coming year. We would love ideas
on how to make the group even stronger. |
2006 Events |
| Date and Location |
Event |
January 25, 2006
4:00 - 5:00 PM
597 Evans Hall. |
Coffee break hosted by STEP - Come for free coffee, tea, and cookies.
The STEP organizers will be there to answer questions on our group and
the White Paper Competition |
February 1, 2006
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: 3110 Etcheverry Hall
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Steve Maurer , Acting Director of the Information Technology and Homeland Security Project at the GSPP, is giving a talk on Open Source Biology. |
February 15, 2006
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: 597 Evans
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Interested in joining the STEP White Paper Competition, but still don't
know what you're planning to write about? Or just wondering a few
things about what a White Paper is? First 15 minutes will be a Q&A
session with the competition founders and the rest of the time will be
an open forum for idea discussion. We'll provide some policy ideas to
get it started, but feel free to bring some of your own so we can all
provide feedback. As always, refreshments provided! |
March 2 , 2006
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Evans Room 87 |
Dan Kammen ,
Professor in the Energy Resources Group, is giving a talk titled
"Energy Policy in the US: Is Anyone Paying Attention?" Dr. Kammen's
research interests include: the science, engineering, management, and
dissemination of renewable energy systems. Dr. Kammen advises the U. S.
and Swedish Agencies for International Development, the World Bank, and
the Presidents Committee on Science and Technology (PCAST), and the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences. |
April 5, 2006
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Evans Room 597 |
Coffee Tea and Cookie Hour. Come join us for a well-deserved coffee
break four days before the White Paper submission deadline! Ask any
burning questions about the competition or just soak in the incredible
view of the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy the company. |
| April 9, 2006 |
White Paper Competition submission deadline |
April 12, 2006
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Etcheverry 3110 |
Patrick Windham, consultant in technology policy and Lecturer in Public
Policy at Stanford, will discuss the recent National Academies report,
Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for
a Brighter Economic Future. The report has influenced both President
Bush's new American Competitiveness Initiative and competitiveness
proposals in Congress. Windham will ask three questions about the
report: What accounts for its unusual political success? How effective
will its recommendations be at dealing with America's economic
problems? And, related, do some of the very factors that contribute to
the report's political success limit its usefulness for responding to
these current economic problems? |
| April 19, 2006 |
White Paper Competition finalists announced |
May 2, 2006
5:00 - 7:00 PM
North Gate Room 105 |
Finalists will present their White Paper proposals in the final round
of competition for cash prizes and a visit to Washington DC to meet
with congressional policymakers. The keynote speaker will be Marina Gorbis , Director of the Technology Horizons Program at the Institute for the Future and an alumnus of the Goldman School of Public Policy at Berkeley. |
October 25, 2006
5-6 PM
597 Evans Hall |
Discussing the propositions
Come have coffee and tea with STEP and discuss what exactly each of
these propositions are. Bring your voter guides and any expertise and
opinions you have! |
November 1, 2006
5-6 PM
385 LeConte |
Devabhaktuni Srikrishna
Detecting Special Nuclear Materials In Cities: How Effective Are Available Technologies and Approaches?
Devabhaktuni
Srikrishna , will speak about current/future nuclear detection
architectures that affect homeland security. His publication
"Deterrence of nuclear terrorism with mobile radiation detectors"
(Nonproliferation Review, Vol. 12, No 3, November 2005. p. 573-614)
examines the technical, economic, and operational feasibility of a
comprehensive national network incorporating in-vehicle detectors to
reliably detect and deter the transport of highly enriched uranium
carried inside the vehicle itself. |
November 15, 2006
6-7 PM (new time)
385 LeConte |
Tom Kalil
Science and Technology Policy at the White House
From 1993-2001, Thomas Kalil served on the White House National
Economic Council, most recently as the Deputy Director and the
Deputy Assistant to the President for Technology and Economic
Policy. Kalil will discuss a number of these science and technology
policy issues that he dealt with, including the "information superhighway"
and the National Nanotechnology Initiative. Kalil will also discuss
his current policy-related efforts at the state and federal levels.
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