Friday, February 17, 2012: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Room 122 (VCC West Building)
The great east Japan earthquake that occurred on 11 March 2011 had a significant impact on Japan's and the world's science, technology, and innovation (STI) networks, which are closely connected. For example, the destruction of research facilities, damage to lifelines and restrictions on electricity supply, and the return to home countries of many foreign researchers and students have caused the interruption and stagnation of research and development activities in Japan and the world. Furthermore, the nuclear power plant accidents point to an urgent need to review existing energy policies. Many challenges have emerged in terms of risk management and communication given the public's shaken confidence in science and technology not only in Japan but also in the rest of the world. This symposium will address various challenges stemming from the great earthquake, how STI policy can contribute to understanding and analyzing them and finding solutions, and the prospects for redesigning the governance of STI.
Organizer:
Tateo Arimoto, Japan Science and Technology Agency
Co-organizers:
Yuko Harayama, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
and Kazuhito Oyamada, Japan Science and Technology Agency
and Kazuhito Oyamada, Japan Science and Technology Agency
Moderator:
Yuko Harayama, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Discussant:
Vaughan Turekian, AAAS
Speakers: