IACPES Science Policy Workshop, April 5, 2016

Dear Graduate Student:
You are invited to participate in a workshop entitled
The Role of Science in Public Policy

presented by

Dr. Maurice Bitran

Agenda
(We will begin the day with breakfast at 8:45 am.)

9:30 am – 12:30 pm.
(There will be a 15 minute coffee break – time tbd)

1. The policy development process
– The scientist point of view
– The policy analyst point of view
2. A framework for the development of science-based policies
3. The communication of science-based policies
– The communication of risk
– The precautionary principle
4. Open Discussion & Questions

Time & Location
Tuesday, April 5, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm., York University, Stedman D

Registration
Please register in advance. Contact IACPES@yorku.ca to receive your Eventbrite invitation. Thank you.

This workshop is co-offered to graduate students as part of the NSERC CREATE Program:
Integrating Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics from Earth to Space (IACPES)