Science Policy Overview:
What is it, How is it Made, and
Why it is Important
Talk presented
by
Tobin Smith
Associate Vice President for Federal Relations
Association of American Universities
American Meteorological Society
2009 Summer Policy Colloquium
June 1, 2009
How Scientists and Engineers can Participate in the Washington Sausage Making Process and
Why it is Important!
Navigating the Policy-Making Process:
A Guide to Cross-Cultural Communications
Talk presented
by
Tobin Smith
Associate Vice President for Federal Relations
Association of American Universities
American Meteorological Society
200 Summer Policy Colloquium
June 1, 2009
Overview
What is Science Policy
What are its historical origins in the United States
Who Makes Science Policy
How is Science Policy Made
Why Does it Matter
World #1: The Political World
"I double majored in history and English and then went to Harvard law. How about you "
World #2: The Academic World
Scientists and Politicians Do NOT Speak the Same Languages
Michael Faraday, a pioneer in the field of electricity, was demonstrating the tremendous potential of his new invention the dynamo to the British Royal Society.
A young politician in the audience, William Gladstone, grew bored, finally saying:
"I'm sure this is all very interesting, Mr. Faraday, but what on Gods Earth good is it
Replied Faraday dryly,
"Someday you politicians will
be able to tax it."
Defining the Cultural Divide

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