Innovation, Science and Technology Policy, and the Public Good (2012-04-16 at 15:30)
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This talk will present the role of Science and Technology in addressing some of the Societal Grand Challenges - such as energy technology, innovation, and sustainability. The speaker will discuss the need to address the basic-applied dichotomy and role of technology in spurring both basic science and economic development as an inter-related ecosystem.
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