Time for a new era of science diplomacy - SciDev.Net

Time for a new era of science diplomacy - SciDev.Net: "Time for a new era of science diplomacy

Publication date: February 2007

Source: Science

10 June 2010 | EN

In this Science article, US-based scientists Kristin M. Lord and Vaughan C. Turekian argue that science diplomacy is critical to US efforts to build positive relationships with foreign societies. They outline roles for US scientists to play — from acting as goodwill ambassadors to collaborating with colleagues overseas. And they highlight the importance of nongovernmental scientific organisations as conduits to foreign societies."