Science and the 21st Century Economy

Explore the impact of scientific research on global competitiveness, national security, and public health in this closing plenary session from the AGU Science Policy Conference 2012. Moderated by Christine McEntee, Executive Director of the American Geophysical Union, the panel features Phil Keslin, Chief Technology Officer of a small lab within Google, discussing the crucial role of science in shaping the 21st-century economy. Delve into how scientific discoveries have revolutionized various aspects of modern life, from human flight and telecommunications to food production and environmental protection, and gain insights into the future potential of scientific research in driving economic growth and societal progress.

Science Policy Conference 2012: Closing Plenary: Science and the 21st Century Economy