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Now more than ever, science engagement is needed as a critical tool to advance U.S. diplomacy and global development, according to speakers at a briefing hosted by CRDF on July 22, 2010. This event built on a recent bipartisan statement signed by leaders in the foreign policy and science communities supporting science as a way to advance diplomacy. In addition, speakers acknowledged important legislation to advance science diplomacy that has been introduced during the past two years by the House and Senate Foreign Affairs Committees as well as the House Science Committee.
MoreScience and technology diplomacy can help solve global challenges and deserves more attention, according to CRDF Senior Staff Associate Linda Staheli at the annual meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on July 16, 2010 at the Keck Center of the National Academies. Staheli spoke during the meeting's public comment section.
MoreOne year ago, President Obama's historic speech in Cairo, Egypt issued a call to redefine America's relationship with Muslims around the world, by focusing on opportunities for mutual benefit through shared scientific, academic and technological collaboration. Today, CRDF is launching a new cooperative initiative to respond to this call, focused on building and sustaining excellence in science and technology; helping young scientists to develop skills relevant to sustained employment; and promoting S&T-based innovation and economic development in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
MoreCRDF transferred management of the Iraq Virtual Sciences Library (IVSL) to the Iraqi government during a press conference held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at CRDF's Arlington office.
MoreIn 2010, CRDF is pleased to recognize three individuals for their scientific and humanitarian achievements.
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Electrically operated trolleybuses—a popular and cost-effective method of transportation widely used in the former Soviet Union—need reliable engine control systems in order to serve the public, and a team of Moldovan scientists has taken on the task of improving them. More