| |  Office of the Science and Technology AdviserThe mission of the Office of Diplomacy through Science, Technology, and Innovation (DIST) is to serve the U.S. national interest by promoting global scientific and technological progress as integral components of US diplomacy.
The core objectives of the Office are:
- Building partnerships with the national and international scientific communities
- Providing accurate scientific and technological advice to the Department of State
- Enhancing science and technology literacy and capacity within the Department of State
- Shaping a global perspective on emerging and envisioned scientific and technological developments
DIST functions under the direction of Dr. Nina V. Fedoroff, Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State and to the Administrator of USAID.
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A Conversation With Nina Fedoroff
On August 18, 2008 Dr. Fedoroff was interviewed by the New York Times on genetically modified foods and other scientific issues.
Higher Education Summit for Global Development 2008
By invitation only, Secretary Rice and Education Secretary Spellings convened the Higher Education Summit for Global Development in Washington, DC on April 29-30, 2008. More |
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