As science and technology rapidly evolve, and as policy making becomes increasingly challenging, science advice to governments has never been more important. The Baker Institute Science and Technology Policy Program is honored to host Professor Dame Angela McLean, the UK's Government Chief Science Advisor, for an armchair discussion exploring the value of science advice for governments in key areas including science and technology for economic growth, climate adaptation and crisis response. Angela will also reflect on the importance of international relationships and knowledge sharing in providing the best possible evidence to decision makers.
The lecture is a part of the Baker Institute Civic Scientist Lecture Series, which is sponsored by Virginia Clark with additional support from Benjamin and Winifer Cheng and Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Wiess School of Natural Sciences.
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Civic Scientist Lecture Series
Sponsored by the Baker Institute Science and Technology Policy Program, the Civic Scientist Lecture Series aims to increase the engagement of scientists and engineers with society to expand the public’s knowledge and interest in science.
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Agenda
11:30 am CDT — Check in and Lunch
12:00 pm CDT — Welcome Remarks and Intro
12:40 pm CDT — Q&A Session
1:00 pm CDT — Fireside Chat Adjourn
Participants
Featured Speaker
Professor Dame Angela McLean is the UK's Government Chief Scientific Advisor and formerly a professor of mathematical biology at University of Oxford. Her research interests lie in the use of mathematical models to aid our understanding of the evolution and spread of infectious agents. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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