Thirteenth Annual SET
Science-Engineering-Technology
Congressional Visits Day
March 4-5, 2008
Core Message
Research & Development Matters
ITEMS FROM 2008 CVD:
2008 Schedule
2008 Appointments Page
Speaker Presentations:
State STEM Education Briefing Sheets (** Note sheets are from 2006)
Other Leave Behinds: American Chemical Society, American Geological Institute
Frequently Asked Questions Document about joining the Science-Engineering-Technology Working Group.
Resources related to the importance of Science, Engineering and Technology to the nation.
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, engineering, and technology to the Nation through meetings with congressional decisionmakers.Participants
.. . . members of the Science-Engineering-Technology Working Group and other colleagues in the science and technology enterprise.Organizers
- The Science-Engineering-Technology Working Group is an information network comprising professional, scientific, and engineering societies, higher education associations, institutions of higher learning, and trade associations. The Working Group is concerned about the future vitality of the U.S. science, mathematics, and engineering enterprise. For more information about joining the Working Group and an application form, please view our 2-page FAQ document or contact: Debbie Rudolph (Phone 202-530-8332, Fax 202-785-0835, E-Mail d.rudolph@ieee.org) or Bob Boege (Phone: 202-872-6160, E-Mail: rboege@comcast.net ).
The George E. Brown, Jr. Award for Science-Engineering-Technology Leadership
- Awarded annually by the SETWG to individuals who have met the following
criteria:
1. Active leadership in the determination of SET policy;
2. Strong public advocacy in support of a role for the federal government in research;
3. Specific actions taken to advance SET public policy
- Past recipients
Congressman Bart Gordon (D-TN) receives the George E. Brown, Jr. Public Service Award from IEEE-USA President Russ Lefevre at the 13th annual Science, Engineering and Technology Congressional Visits Day reception.
Other Photographs from the 13th Annual CVD!
Congressman Bart Gordon speaks at reception after receiving the Brown Public Service Award at the 13th annual CVD
AGU participants at breakfast at the 13th annual CVD
AAPG participants meet Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison at the 13th annual CVD
CVD Logo (JPG) Save this file to disk using "right click" and "save as."
Information on past Congressional Visits Days:
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998
Last Updated March 18, 2008.
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