Building a Science Network Of the Americas/Construyendo Una Red De Intercambios De Ciencia En Las Americas

Welcome to this discussion on Building a Science Network of the Americas.
The Western Hemisphere Bureau at the U.S. Department of State is moving forward to connect scientists, researchers and students from throughout the Americas to collaborate on projects of mutual interest.
We are kicking off this dialogue with a webchat featuring Dr. Timothy DeVoogd Wednesday, July 1 from 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. (EDT).
Scientists throughout the hemisphere recognize that international cooperation stimulates novel insights and approaches. Governments throughout the hemisphere look for the rapid progress on national concerns such as climate change and renewable energy created by scientific collaboration. Both they and the State Department also appreciate “science diplomacy”, the lasting friendships between people and countries that come from such interactions. This webchat will be part of a dialogue on rapid and longer-term ways to build such interactions.
We invite you to participate, share your ideas, ask questions and continue this conversation by commenting on our discussion thread. We encourage you to use this thread as a resource to connect with each other and share your insights. We hope that today’s event will launch a sustained dialogue and collaboration, allowing us to use our combined knowledge to promote greater scientific progress in the Americas.
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We would like to thank everyone who participated in the web chat. Mil gracias! Thank you for your enthusiam and ideas. Please stay in touch.

Check out this posting on the State Department DipNote blog regarding our efforts to build a science network of the Americas:

http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entries/scienc…

Here’s a media note on the 50th Anniversary of Charles Darwin Foundation and Galapagos National Park:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman

For Immediate Release July 2, 2009
2009/680

MEDIA NOTE

50th Anniversary of Charles Darwin Foundation and Galapagos National Park

The Charles Darwin Foundation and the Galapagos National Park have completed 50 years of invaluable service to the global community. During the past half-century, these institutions and their dedicated employees have worked tirelessly to leave a better world for our children and grandchildren by protecting the unique ecosystem and natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands.

Since its creation, the Darwin Foundation has sponsored groundbreaking research on the evolutionary biology and ecology of the Galapagos that has changed our understanding of how ecosystems evolve all over the world. At the same time, both organizations have collaborated closely with the governments of Ecuador and the United States to help to promote sustainable, environmentally-friendly economic development that directly benefits the residents of the islands.

The United States has been behind these efforts from the beginning, contributing more than $30 million to a variety of programs managed by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service, and other U.S. Government agencies that benefit the islands. The results of our collective efforts are a testimony to what can be achieved when private research and conservation organizations, agencies representing various governments, local businesses, and educational institutions work together to achieve a goal that benefits all of us. We look forward to continued cooperation with the Charles Darwin Foundation and the Galapagos National Park, and wish them continued future success.

For direct access to this and other press releases, visit: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/july/1255…

Check out this write-up of the Science Network of the Americas Initiative on FedBlog/Networked, posted July 2, 2009:

http://blogs.govexec.com/fedblog/2009/07/networ…

If you missed July 1st’s chat with Dr. Timothy DeVoogd Wednesday, July 1, download the transcript here:

http://info.howcast.com/system/page_attachments…