News & Views item - June 2011

 

John Holdren Answers Questions at AAAS' Forum on Science and Technology Policy. (June 18, 2011)

On May 5, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) held its 2011 Forum on Science and Technology Policy. The 45-minute keynote address was given by the scientific advisor to US President Barack Obama, John Holdren (click here to view his presentation slides).

 

Following his address, Professor Holdren took some five minutes to answer questions:

 

AAAS President Nina Fedoroff passing a question to John Holdren.

Click Here to hear the answers.

As to what Americans think of scientists -- 3'20" into the clip.