Planning Meeting on the Role of State Funding of Research
The National Academies
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Friday, July 13th, 2001
Washington, D.C.

The Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP) - a joint committee of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine - is considering undertaking a project that will examine the issue of state funding of research. The committee will hold an exploratory planning meeting on July 13th 2001 to gather input for the purpose of determining the usefulness of such a project and, if so, the possible questions on which it might focus.

Speakers from a variety of states, federal agencies, non-governmental organizations and universities will provide unique perspectives on issues such as:

Agenda and further details on the forthcoming meeting can be accessed via the Internet at: http://www.nationalacademies.org/states

All are welcome to attend this free event in the Lecture Room of the National Academy of Sciences building at 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW. Space is limited. If you are interested in attending the planning meeting, please complete the registration form at the website above by July 1st, 2001.

Questions on the project can be directed to Dr. Deborah Stine, Associate Director, COSEPUP. She can be reached at 202-334-3239 (voice) or dstine@nas.edu (email). Questions regarding attending the public meeting should be directed to Elmer Yglesias at 202-334-2910 (voice) or mailto:eyglesia@nas.edu (email).

Reporters should contact the Office of News and Public Information at 202-334-2138 or email news@nas.edu