Diplomacy Through Science, Technology and Innovation
The mission of the Office is to serve the U.S. national interest by promoting global scientific and technological progress as integral components of US diplomacy.
The core objectives of the Office are:
- Building partnerships with the national and international scientific communities
- Providing accurate scientific and technological advice to the Department of State
- Enhancing science and technology literacy and capacity within the Department of State
- Shaping a global perspective on emerging and envisioned scientific and technological developments
Seeds of a Perfect Storm: Genetically Modified Crops and the Global Food Security Crisis
Will GM crops reduce biodiversity? As the food needs of the human population continue to grow, the very most important thing that we can do is to increase our agricultural productivity on the land we already farm. View Video
Funding for Science
Secretary Clinton (Feb. 4): "I want to see science not only funded again, but to have our department and USAID be in the forefront of enlisting scientists for all kinds of the problems that we face, working to encourage more scientific exchanges." Full Text
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