The History and Philosophy of Science -- Advancing U.S. Interests in International Activities

SES 02-17113《科学史与哲学--推进美国在国际活动中的利益》国家科学院Laura Sheahan本提案支持美国国际科学史与哲学联合会全国委员会(USNC/IUHPS)的运作。USNC代表美国参加国际科学理事会(ICSU)--一个国际联盟。这种支持旨在通过志愿者成员的努力，支持美国在国际联盟中的有效参与和强有力的领导，以应对不断扩大的国际科学和技术需求。USNC的目标是：1)确保成员特权和对国际联盟的义务得到履行，并确保美国社区在国际大会上得到适当和充分的代表；2)作为中立的论坛，多个美国学会和政府机构的代表可以在这里开会讨论各自学科的趋势；3)与网络中的其他USNC合作，促进跨学科项目；4)作为ICSU大家庭和专业学会以及ICSU和个人科学家之间的沟通渠道；和5)作为思想孵化器，然后提请专业协会、NRC纪律委员会或委员会和其他人注意。这项具体提案为国家科学院的支持人员提供了为期两年的资金，主要用于支持USNC志愿者成员的定期会议，并支持USNC与IUHPS和ICSU国际活动有关的活动。

AbstractSES 02-17113The History and Philosophy of Science -- Advancing U.S. Interests in International ActivitiesLaura Sheahan, National Academy of SciencesThis proposal supports the operation of the U.S. National Committee for the International Union of the History and Philosophy of Science (USNC/IUHPS). The USNC represents the United States in the International Council for Science (ICSU) -- an international union. This support is designed support effective U.S. participation and strong leadership in the international union in response to expanding needs in international science and technology through the efforts of volunteer members. The goals of this USNC are to: 1) Assure that membership privileges and obligations to the international union are fulfilled and that the U.S. community is appropriately and fully represented in international congresses; 2) Serve as neutral fora where representatives of multiple U.S. societies and government agencies can meet to discuss trends in their disciplines; 3) Work with other USNCs in the network to foster interdisciplinary projects; 4) Serve as conduits of communication between the ICSU family and the professional societies and between ICSU and individual scientists; and 5) Serve as incubators of ideas that are then brought to the attention of professional societies, NRC disciplinary boards or commissions, and others.This specific proposal provides funds for two years for the support staff from the National Academy of Sciences, primarily to allow for the regular meetings of the volunteer members of the USNC , and in support of USNC activities related to the international activities of the IUHPS and ICSU.