On June 26th, 2024 in Washington D.C., the National Academy of Science will host the first State of Science address, where experts from around the country will address national science and policy in relation to economics, security, public health and well-being.

We’re proud to announce that Dr. Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor and IRIS affiliate, will be part of a panel of academic leaders following the address. The panelists will discuss a number of issues, including: U.S. global competitiveness in science and technology, alignment of U.S. research efforts with critical national priorities as public and private R&D funding shifts, science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine (STEMM) education to adequately prepare the next generation of leaders, and public trust in science in an era of misinformation and disinformation.

Read the full article, covered by UGA Today, here.