History of Federal Science Funding

Event Type

AHA Congressional Briefing

Location

Rayburn House Office Building 2075
Washington
DC

Event Description

The American Historical Association (AHA) will host a Congressional Briefing offering historical perspectives on federal science funding. The briefing will take place on Thursday, December 11, at 9:00 a.m. ET in Rayburn House Office Building Room 2075. Panelists Melinda Baldwin (Univ. of Maryland), Arthur Daemmrich (Arizona State Univ.), and Bhaven Sampat (Johns Hopkins Univ.) will discuss the history of the federal government’s approach toward science in public policy, and how the government has supported and funded scientific research and innovation over time. Alexandra Levy (AHA) will serve as moderator.

A breakfast spread and coffee will be served.

The AHA is grateful to the Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes at Arizona State University and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for their sponsorship of this briefing.