At a time when science and engineering are critically important to society, to the economy, and to individual well-being, the public's awareness of their importance remains limited. This limited appreciation of the impact of discovery and innovation on all facets of life discourages meaningful engagement by all sectors of society on a broad range of national and local issues. Within its Strategic Plan (NSB-98-215), the National Science Board identified public understanding of science and technology and outreach by the science and engineering communities to the public as essential to the long term investments that characterize a successful science and technology policy.
The Committee on Communication and Outreach was established to develop guidance on specific strategies that the Board and the Foundation might employ to enhance communication and outreach to the public. The committee developed guidance and recommendations on strategies to:
Chairman: | Dr. M.R.C. Greenwood |
Members: |
Dr. George Langford Dr. Maxine Savitz Dr. Bob Suzuki Dr. Chang Lin Tien |
Executive Secretary: | Mary Lou Higgs |