henry hertzfeld

Center for International Science and Technology Policy: 

Center for International Science and Technology Policy Elliott School of International Affairs The George Washington University Washington D.C. Henry R. Hertzfeld Presentation at York University Toronto, Canada 5 February 2004

The Elliott School of International Affairs: 

The Elliott School of International Affairs Undergraduate and graduate academic programs in international affairs Three major institutes (research and teaching) Six research and policy programs Visiting scholars Affiliations within GW University and with other research centers in Washington D.C. Affiliations with programs in other nations

The Elliott School of International Affairs: 

The Elliott School of International Affairs Institutes CISTP (Center for International Science and Technology Policy) Space Policy Institute Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies Sigur Center for Asian Studies

Elliott School Programs: 

Elliott School Programs China Policy Program Culture in Global Affairs GW Cold War Project Program for International Studies in Asia Space Policy Institute US-Japan Economic Agenda

CISTP: 

CISTP Program in Science and Technology Studies initiated in 1965; CISTP established in 1970 About 15 new students each year Degree program: Master of Arts in Science, Technology and Public Policy Provides a field of study for doctoral students in other programs within GWU Close relationship with the School of Public Policy and Public Administration (Ph.D. program) Relationship with School of Engineering

CISTP Faculty and Research Areas: 

CISTP Faculty and Research Areas Nicholas Vonortas, Director (Economics, Technology Change) John Logsdon, Director, Space Policy Institute and former Director, CISTP (Political Science, History) Robert Rycroft (Political Science, International Affairs) Henry Hertzfeld (Economics, Law, Space Program) Ray Williamson (Geospatial Studies, Space Program) David Grier (Computer Science and International Affairs) New Asst. Prof. (Fall 2004--Political Science, Information Technology Issues/Privacy)

CISTP: 

CISTP Major Areas of Research Space Policy Institute (SPI) Innovation Policy Technology and Industry Evaluation of Research and Development Programs

Space Policy Institute: 

Space Policy Institute SPI is the only research institute of its type in the U.S. Close affiliations with NASA and space agencies of other nations Faculty also affiliated with the International Space University (summer programs) Joint seminars with Security Policy Studies Program at GW Research: History of space program Earth observations and remote sensing policy Economic impacts of space expenditure Space Law Privatization/commercialization of space assets International cooperative space agreements

CISTP/SPI: 

CISTP/SPI Recent research: Socio-economic value of improved weather and climate information Remote sensing for Transportation Security U.S.-Russia Cooperation in Human Space Flight: Assessing the Impacts Space Economic Data Measuring economic returns from NASA Life Sciences R&D Issues in Privatizing the Space Shuttle

Innovation Policy: 

Innovation Policy Understanding policy implications of science and technological advances Emphasis on industries and firms Science of complexity and national innovation systems International comparative policy in S&T and its effect on international relations

Technology and Industry Dynamics: 

Technology and Industry Dynamics Scientific and technological cooperation and competition Role of universities, government agencies, and non-profits on technology change Innovation networks

Evaluation of R&D: 

Evaluation of R&D Emphasis on evaluating government R&D programs U.S.: research performed for NIST, NASA, DOE Other: E.U., Korea, Japan WREN (Washington Research Evaluation Network): CISTP is central academic hub for network in Washington area

CISTP: 

CISTP Examples of Recent Research Globalization and Innovation Networks Best Practices in R&D Programs Network Indicators and Globalization Intellectual Property and R&D Joint Ventures Evaluation of Federal R&D Agencies WREN (Washington Research Evaluation Network) MOU with Korea--research and visiting scholars

Seminars: 

Seminars Technology and Innovation On-going regular series focusing on significant science and technology issues Security Space Forum Luncheon Discussions Space Law Brown-Bags Many other workshops, roundtables, and conferences

CISTP: 

CISTP Representative Courses: Science, Technology & Public Policy Science, Technology & Complexity Technology Creation and Diffusion Topics in U.S. Space Policy Space Law Economics of Technology Change Technology, Cooperation & Strategic Alliances International Environmental Policy

CISTP Visiting Scholars: 

CISTP Visiting Scholars E. Watanabe (Japan, Ministry of Education) Studying space contribution to science & technology J. Ryzenko (Poland, Space Office) International cooperation in the ISS D. Campbell (Austria, Inst. For Interdisciplinary Studies) Trends and interactions in economic growth indicators for OECD countries R. Mitra (India) Foreign investment and strategic alliances D. Da Silva (Brazil, Nat. Council of Sci. & Tech. Development) U.S.-Brazilian relationships Past scholars from: Korea, Russia, France, Germany, and many other nations) Annually have a visiting scholar from the U.S. Department of State

CISTP Faculty Affiliations within GWU: 

CISTP Faculty Affiliations within GWU P. Hotez, Prof. of Microbiology, Tropical Medicine, Global Health and International Affairs, and Chair, Dept. of Microbiology and Tropical Medicine J. Cordes, Prof. Of Economics Jennifer Spencer, Assistant Prof. of International Business Bing-Sheng Teng, Assistant Professor of Strategic Management and Public Policy Joseph Pelton, Research Professor, Institute of Applied Space Research, School of Engineering

Doctoral Students: 

Doctoral Students From other Schools in University Many work as research assistants in CISTP CISTP provides field of study Faculty of CISTP serve as dissertation advisors Examples: School of Public Policy and Public Administration Economics Department School of Engineering Geography Department Political Science Department History Department