U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

Science and technology are changing our world at a dizzying pace, but this seminar can give you the tools to understand today’s advances and anticipate tomorrow’s. You will study the role that science and  technology play in a variety of vital issues and examine the institutions that influence policy in the Executive Branch, Congress, special-interest groups and the press.

By the time you complete this seminar, you will know the Government’s role in shepherding science policy as well as the ways science affects Government. Additional seminar themes include allocation and priorities, technology transfer, the difference between the political and scientific worlds, making policy amid scientific uncertainties and the role of scientists as public servants.

• Understand administration initiatives and priorities in science and technology
• Explore the promises and challenges of new technologies to public policy in national security, genetic research, computer applications and space exploration and development
• Learn how economic, political and social trends affect the future of science and technology
• Learn about the development, funding and implementation of science and technology policy in Federal agencies