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

一个积极进取的科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）研究和开发（R&amp；D）基础设施对一个健康和安全的国家及其经济至关重要。为了强调研发，美国艺术与科学院将于2020年9月出版《自满的危险：美国处于科学与工程的转折点》。这个名为“促进美国科学研究与发展”的奖项将促进科学界与公众之间的接触，突出《自满的危险》报告中的建议。《自满的危险》一书为促进科学成为所有美国人的公益事业提供了一个案例。该报告涉及一些特别具有挑战性的问题：承认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；有几个迹象表明，美国可能面临失去全球研发领导者地位的危险；STEM教育成果；美国STEM劳动力的多样性；以及科学领域国际合作的重要性。虽然该报告是为精通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。拟议中的一系列在线会议“促进美国的科学研究与发展”将把这一信息传递给公众，尤其是年轻人，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。为实现这一目标，将举办三种类型的网络研讨会系列：1)6至8场讲座，邀请杰出的STEM专业人士讨论公众关注的科学、技术和创新政策问题；2)两个或两个以上由STEM研究生主导的小组讨论活动，包括STEM专业人士讨论早期职业科学家特别感兴趣的关键科学政策问题；3)举办20个或更多的学校外展网络研讨会，让下一代STEM工作者参与其中，揭开科学的神秘面纱，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技政策问题，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。该奖项反映了美国国家科学基金会的法定使命，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。

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.