Briefing #2, 27 April 2006
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In 2006, we launched a new email briefing about our Center’s science policy work. We are working to improve how science and technology policies address societal needs. Please let us know what information you might like to receive by emailing us. To receive notices of future Center briefings, please join our mailing list.

About the Center

Prometheus is the Center’s weblog. Recent posts:

• Congressional Opinions on Climate Science and Policy

• Are We Seeing the End of Hurricane Insurability?

• University Responsibilities and Academic Earmarks

Sample of Recent Publications:

• Scientists should consider clarifying options for policymakers rather than advocating a single solution:
  Pielke, Jr., R.A., 2006. When Scientists Politicize Science. Regulation, Spring, pp. 28-34.
  

• Find out what British philosopher Stephen Toulmin has in common with George Bush's science advisor John Marburger:
  Pielke, Jr., R. A., 2006. Science Policy without Science Policy Research. Bridges, Vol. 9, April.
  

• Integrating societal and technical concerns in nanotechnology R&D:
  Fisher, E., and R. Mahajan, 2006. Contradictory intent? US federal legislation on integrating societal concerns into nanotechnology research and development. Science and Public Policy, Volume 33, Number 1, February 2006, pp. 5-16.

All articles are available via download from our website or can be requested by mail.

Media Resources

• Hurricanes and Global Warming

• Politicization of Science

• Space Policy