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On Being A Scientist
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Partnership in Science (April 16, 2009)
Dr. William Colglazier, Executive Officer of the National Academy of Sciences, speaks on WTOP (Federal News Radio) about cooperation on S&T issues between the U.S. and China.

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Symposium on the Data Sharing Plans and on the Scientific Benefits of Data Sharing in GEOSS
Monday 16 November 2009
Symposium 3:30 - 5:40 p.m. and Reception 5:40 - 6:30 p.m., Washington, DC
 

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Pakistan-US Science and Technology Cooperation Program
This program is now accepting proposals - deadline was extended to November 16, 2009.

Innovating the Future: Critical Perspectives in Science & Technology - 2010 ST Global Call for Abstracts
AAAS and the student organizing committee for the 10th Annual Conference of Science & Technology in Society are pleased to join forces with National Academies' Annual Forum for Graduate Students in Science, Technology, and Health Policy. They are now accepting Abstracts for the conference which will run 2 1/2 days from Friday April 9th in the afternoon through 1pm on Sunday April 11th. For more information, please visit http://www.stglobal.org/.

 

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An Assessment of the Small Business Innovation Research Program at the Department of Defense  

 

Ensuring the Integrity, Accessibility, and Stewardship of Research Data in the Digital Age 

 

 

Gender Differences at Critical Transitions in the Careers of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Faculty

 

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Sustainability Partnerships: Summary of a Workshop 

 

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