Science and Technology Innovation Program
Events
The Black Swan: The 21st Century Challenge for Public Policy
February 09, 2005 // 12:30pm — 2:30pm
What you think you know may not matter. What you don't know certainly will. And why you are unlikely to know what matters in time. A discussion with with Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Ph.D.
The Future of American Citizen Engagement
December 13, 2004 // 7:00am — December 14, 2004 // 2:00pm
Serious Games Day
December 08, 2003 // 11:00pm
A day devoted to exploring the application of computer and video games to public sector challenges and leadership
LIVE WEBCAST: Autonomic Computing
October 28, 2003 // 7:30am — December 31, 1969 // 2:00pm
Managing just one computer can tax the average person’s technical capabilities. How do we thrive in a world where we might be connected to thousands of computational devices? This seminar and discussion will explore the emerging world of autonomic computing -- the second event in a series on The Future of Computing. This event will be webcast.
Changing the Landscape of U.S. Energy: Nano and Micro Technologies
June 10, 2003 // 12:00pm — 5:00pm
with Professor Richard Smalley, Nobel Laureate, Gene and Norman Hackerman, Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Physics & Astronomy, Rice University Robert Walker, former Chairman, House Science CommitteeDennis Wilson, Nanotechnologies, Inc. (energy materials)Harry Efstathiadis, Albany Nanotech Energy Program - E2TACPaul Wormser, COO, Konarka (solar)Martin Roscheisen, CEO, NanoSolar (solar)Joel Serface, Eastman VenturesMark Modzelewski, NanoBusiness AllianceJerry Simmons,Sandia Labs (solid-state lighting) Theo Lee, CEO, HTI - (clean coal company)Craig Nelson, Chief Technology Officer, Solicore, (a venture backed battery company)Kristin Bennett, DOE Office of Science, Program Manager for the Nanoscience Centers
Enhancing National Security and Civil Liberties in the Information Age
May 22, 2003 // 12:00am
The Center’s Foresight and Governance Project recently convened a group of experts to discuss ways to improve both civil liberties and national security in the information age, especially in light of increased efforts for more efficient data gathering and analysis post 9/11.
Pervasive Computing
May 02, 2003 // 12:00pm — 4:00pm
with speakers Rod Adkins, General Manager, Pervasive Computing Division, IBM; Victor Zue, Director, MIT Laboratory for Computer Science; David Brin, Author of The Transparent Society
Open Networks, Closed Regimes
April 10, 2003 // 1:30pm — 3:00pm
with Shanthi Kalathil, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Nanotechnology: Real Revenues Today and Impacts on the U.S. Economy
March 11, 2003 // 11:45am — 4:00pm
The Center's Foresight and Governance Project seminar "Nanotechnology: Real Revenues Today and Impacts on the U.S. Economy” featured four leading nanotechnology firms with current products on the market – Nano-tex, Hyperion Catalysis, Inmat, and Optiva - and a renowned panel with Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, Phil Bond, Undersecretary of Technology at Commerce, and Mark Modzelewski of the NanoBusiness Alliance. Video of Seminar (RealPlayer)
Government Foresight: Myth, Dream, or Reality?
November 21, 2002 // 12:30pm — 2:00pm
Beginning in the summer of 2002, the Foresight and Governance Project at the Woodrow Wilson Center began commissioning papers from leading scholars and practitioners in public administration to explore ways to increase and improve foresight in the public sector. The authors of these papers will be presenting their ideas throughout the coming year and the key recommendations will be summarized in a final report.
