As science and technology becomes more important in the health and well-being of our nation, Washington, D.C. is important in advocating for a more scientifically informed public. Join C²ST for a discussion with local representatives from Washington on how to maintain healthy and stable levels of funding for basic and applied scientific research and the impact of working to strengthen our countries’ basic scientific research facilities.
Speakers:
Congresswoman Judy Biggert (13th-IL.) and Congressman Bill Foster (14th-IL.), moderated by Nobelist Dr. Leon Lederman.
Northwestern University – Chicago Campus, Thorne Auditorium
375 East Chicago Ave.
5:00p.m. Registration, Cocktail Reception
6:00p.m. Speaker Discussion and Q&A
This program is free for C²ST members and $15 for general registrants.
$6 parking vouchers for Northwestern University Chicago Campus lots will be available at the program for the first 100 attendees.
To sign up, please click on “Register for Programs”. You may pay with a credit card or choose “manual” to pay at the door.
Submit questions to be selected for the Q&A portion of the program here.
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