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Science, Faith and Public PolicyAmerican Scientific Affiliation

Annual Meeting 2010

July 30-August 2, 2010Washington, DC

“And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”

Esther 4:14

Location: Catholic University of

AmericaNear downtownWashington , DC

Program will feature:

Tracks:• Biomedical Research and Health Policy • Energy and Environmental Policy• Engineering Policy and Appropriate Technology• Space Policy• Science Education and Policy• New Frontiers in Bioethics• Panel : Being a Christian in the Workplace: Walking

the Walk

Confirmed Plenary Speakers

• Congressman Vernon Ehlers (R-MI), House Science Committee

• Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, Astronomer and ASA President 2010

• Dr. Richard Cizik, Senior Fellow, United Nations Foundation

• Dr. Sara Miles, Founding Dean Emerita, Esperanza College, Eastern University

• Dr. Stanley Bull, Associate Director, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

• Plenary on biomedical research policy – to be announced

Tentative schedule:

Friday: Sunday:-Field trips -Ecumenical Worship Service-Opening Dinner -Plenary Session-Evening Plenary Session -Concurrent SymposiaSaturday: -ASA Business Meeting-Plenary Sessions-Concurrent Symposia Monday:-Banquet dinner -Plenary Session-Early Career Evening Event -Concurrent Symposia-Committee Meetings -Lunch and Departure

Pre-Meeting WorkshopsFriday July 30, 2010

A Short History of American Religion and Science

Dr. Ted Davis, Messiah CollegeLectures:– Religion and Science in Antebellum America– Religion and Science after Darwin– William Jennings Bryan and the Scopes Trial– Religion and Science in Modern America

Note: Limited seats, for registration see ASA website

Pre-Meeting WorkshopsFriday July 30, 2010

Evolutionary Creation WorkshopDr. Denis Lamoureux

St. Joseph’s College, University of Alberta

Lectures:- Beyond the “Evolution” vs. “Creation” Debate- Intelligent Design in Nature: Delusion or Divine Revelation?- Evolutionary Creation: a Christian Approach to Evolution

Note: Limited seats, for registration see ASA website

CUA’s Walter J.Pryzbyla Center

Pryzbyla Center Grand Hall (Poster Area)

Affordable Housing Will Be Available on Campus

Things to See in DC

See the CapitolFrom the Balcony of theNewseum

Supreme Court White House

Museum of the American Indian

Renwick Gallery

National Gallery of Art

Air and Space Museum

Commercial Space Rocket Space Shuttle (Udvar-Hazy Museum)

• Original Wright flyer• Original Spirit of St. Louis• Original Apollo 11 capsule • Moon lander• NASA spacecraft• Russian spacecraft

Douglas Skyrocket

Walk along Pennsylvania

Avenueto the new

Capitol Visitor Center!

Franciscan Monastery at CUA

Take the free tour of the “catacombs”

Sightseeing for Scientists:

National Aquarium Pandas at National Zoo

Museum of Natural History: Hope Diamond , Rubies in Gems & Minerals Hall

Guided Tours:• NASA Goddard Space Flight Center• Smithsonian Natural History Museum

(inside)• National Shrine & Franciscan Monastery• Catholic University Science Laboratories• National Cathedral

Field Trip

• C&O Canal Boat Ride and Great Falls Nature Walk

Plus many more possible field trips to do on your own:White House Mount VernonCapitol Smithsonian MuseumsMonuments Shenandoah Nat’l Park

2010 ASA/CSCA Annual Meeting

• Program Chair: Dr. Susan Daniels– Professional Affiliation: Deputy Director, Office of

Autism Research Coordination, NIH– susanchandradaniels@gmail.com

• Local Arrangements Chair: Paul Arveson – Professional Affiliation: Management Consultant,

Balanced Scorecard Institute– paul@arveson.com

• Visit www.asa3.org for updates and details

Blessings, and hope to see you there!