3RD ANNUAL
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
CONGRESSIONAL VISITS DAY
FEBRUARY 25-26, 1998
Preliminary Briefings Schedule
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What is Congressional Visits Day (CVD)?
The CVD is a two-day annual event that brings scientists, engineers,
researchers, educators, and technology executives to Washington to raise
visibility and support for science, engineering, and technology. Uniquely
multi-sector and multi-disciplinary, the CVD is coordinated by coalitions
of companies, professional societies and educational institutions and it is
open to all people who believe that science and technology comprise the
cornerstone of our Nation's future.
Objective
. . to underscore the long-term importance of science and technology to
the Nation through meetings with congressional decisionmakers.
Core Messages
- Federal investment in science and technology is vital to the future of our Nation's people and economy.
- S&T partnerships between government, universities, and industries mean progress, economic growth and jobs.
Participants
. . . members of the Coalition for Technology Partnerships and the Science-Engineering-Technology Work Group and other colleagues in the science and technology enterprise.
Organizers
- The Coalition for Technology Partnerships is a group of small, medium, and large businesses, trade associations, and technical societies. These groups have joined forces to demonstrate that partnerships between government and industry reflect the realities of today's budget climate and technology development mechanisms. Contact: Kathleen N. Kingscott - Phone 202-515-5193 - Fax 202-515-4943.
- The Science-Engineering-Technology Work Group is an information network comprising professional, scientific, and engineering societies, higher education associations, institutions of higher learning, and trade associations. The Work Group is concerned about the future vitality of the U.S. science, mathematics, and engineering enterprise. Contact: Janis L. Tabor - Phone 202-429-3971 - Fax 202-429-3976.
Wednesday, February 25, 1998
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Senate Forum on Research As An Investment
Caucus Room
Russell Senate Office Building, Rm.325
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Administration Briefing
Old Executive Office Building, Room 450
17th & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Congressional Briefing
Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 562
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Reception
Caucus Room
Russell Senate Office Building, Room 325
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Thursday, February 26, 1998
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Participants' Breakfast Briefing
Rayburn House Office Building, Room 338-339
9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Congressional Visits
Last revised: February 21, 1998
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