Conference Proposal: Promoting Scientific Research and Development in the United States and Engaging Invested Stakeholders, Policymakers, and Students

会议提案：促进美国的科学研究和发展并吸引投资利益相关者、政策制定者和学生的参与

• 批准号: 2042854
• 负责人: Kirstin Matthews
• 金额: $ 4.87万
• 依托单位: William Marsh Rice University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2020
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2020-09-01 至 2021-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2042854&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Conference; Proposal; Promoting; Scientific; Research

An enterprising science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research and development (R&D) infrastructure is vital to a healthy and secure nation and its economy. In an effort to highlight R&D, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is publishing in September 2020 The Perils of Complacency: America at a Tipping Point in Science and Engineering. This award, Promoting Scientific Research and Development in the United States, will facilitate engagement between the scientific community and the public, highlighting recommendations from The Perils of Complacency report.The Perils of Complacency builds a case for promoting science as a public good for all Americans. The report addresses a number of particularly challenging issues: recognition of the vital role of scientific research in supporting the health, economy, security and overall wellbeing of Americans; several indicators that the United States may be in danger of losing its position as a global leader in R&D; STEM education outcomes; diversity in the US STEM workforce; and the importance of international cooperation in science. While the report is written for policymakers and other invested stakeholders who are well versed in STEM education and federal research policy, the conference series will provide an opportunity for the American public to learn more about the issues. The proposed series of online conferences, Promoting Scientific Research and Development in the United States, will carry that message to the general public and, especially, to young people, whose future depends on how the nation addresses these challenges. The conferences aim to connect the STEM community with students at all levels, state and national policymakers, and the broader public, in conversations about the important role of science, especially fundamental research, in our daily lives. To achieve this goal, three types of webinar series will take place: 1) six to eight lectures with distinguished STEM professionals discussing timely science, technology, and innovation policy issues of serious public concern; 2) two or more STEM graduate student-led events with panel discussions including STEM professionals addressing key science policy issues of specific interest to early-career scientists; and 3) twenty or more school outreach webinars to engage the next generation of STEM workers to demystify science and promote the role of science in society. Through these events, this project will engage a diverse set of audiences on science and technology policy issues and highlight critical issues facing the US R&D enterprise, as well as broader societal challenges where R&D can provide solutions.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

一个积极进取的科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）研究和开发（R D）基础设施对一个健康、安全的国家及其经济至关重要。为了突出研发，美国艺术与科学学院将于2020年9月出版《自满的危险：美国处于科学和工程的转折点》。这个奖项，促进美国科学研究和发展，将促进科学界和公众之间的接触，强调自满的危险报告中的建议。自满的危险建立了一个促进科学作为所有美国人的公共利益的案例。该报告解决了一些特别具有挑战性的问题：认识到科学研究在支持美国人的健康，经济，安全和整体福祉方面的重要作用;美国可能失去其作为研发全球领导者地位的几个指标; STEM教育成果;美国STEM劳动力的多样性;以及国际科学合作的重要性。虽然这份报告是为那些精通STEM教育和联邦研究政策的政策制定者和其他投资利益相关者撰写的，但该系列会议将为美国公众提供更多了解这些问题的机会。拟议的一系列在线会议，促进美国的科学研究和发展，将把这一信息传达给公众，特别是年轻人，他们的未来取决于国家如何应对这些挑战。这些会议旨在将STEM社区与各级学生，州和国家政策制定者以及更广泛的公众联系起来，讨论科学，特别是基础研究在我们日常生活中的重要作用。为了实现这一目标，将举办三种类型的网络研讨会系列：1）与杰出的STEM专业人士讨论公众严重关注的及时科学，技术和创新政策问题的六到八个讲座; 2）两个或两个以上STEM研究生领导的小组讨论活动，包括STEM专业人士解决早期职业科学家特别感兴趣的关键科学政策问题;以及3）20个或更多的学校外展网络研讨会，以吸引下一代STEM工作者来揭开科学的神秘面纱，并促进科学在社会中的作用。通过这些活动，该项目将吸引不同的受众参与科学和技术政策问题，并突出美国研发企业面临的关键问题，以及研发可以提供解决方案的更广泛的社会挑战。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。