The Institute of Politics (IOP) is not the usual forum for discussions on science.
But if Christopher M. Kirchhoff '01 has his way, science talk will become a common fixture there.
Kirchhoff chairs the Working Group on Science Technology, a group of students dedicated to increasing the dialogue between scientists and policymakers. The group is a subgroup of the IOP's Projects Committee.
There has been little effort at Harvard to explore the ways in which science and technology affect government policy, Kirchhoff said.
Therefore, last night, the IOP sponsored a dinner for student leaders in the field to discuss ways to increase awareness of the importance of science technology.
"As science becomes more of a part of the modern world, we must expand the ways in which we collectively discuss the political issues that surround science and technology," said Kirchhoff, who is also a Crimson editor.
Kirchhoff said Y2K problems "made it evident how connected science and politics are."
"Science and technology are absolutely dominating media stories this year," he said. "It is the time to gather together science leaders and to address the larger questions."
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