Wallace, Richard
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:09:44 -0700
FYI, and apologies for cross-postings and the regional nature of the announcement. It is unusual enough to warrant general notice, I think. Cheers, Rich From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kirsten Stade Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SSWG] Prominent conservationists to debate with Interior Secretary Lynn Scarlett at Rejuvenating Public Sector Science conference July 11 Don't miss this opportunity to hear Interior Secretary Lynn Scarlett discuss "Conservation in a Hostile Climate" with Clinton Administration Forest Service Deputy Chief Jim Furnish, The Center for Biological Diversity's Noah Greenwald, and the National Center for Conservation Science and Policy's Dominick Dellasalla at the Center for Science in the Public Interest's Integrity in Science Conference! Rejuvenating Public Sector Science will be held July 11, 2008, 9 am. - 5:30 pm. at the Ronald Reagan International Center in Washington, DC. The conference will throw a spotlight on the need for independent regulatory science and protecting public sector scientists from political meddling and corporate influence. Sessions will include focusing government research on the climate crisis, protecting and empowering scientists at federal agencies, insulating clean energy research from special interests, standardizing scientific journal conflict of interest disclosure policies, and reducing conflicts of interest on federal advisory committees. Registration rates are $250, or $109 for affiliates of non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies. Special rate of $30 for students, and free for press! For more information and to register, call (202) 777-8348 or visit our website at http://cspinet.org/integrity/conflictedscience_conf.html. Kirsten Stade Program Manager, Integrity in Science Center for Science in the Public Interest http://cspinet.org/integrity/watch/index.html Tel. (202) 777-8348