“Critical Issues in the US-China Science and Technology Relationship” on Thursday, November 7th, 2024. This insightful discussion will take place from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM PT at the Annenberg Conference Room in the George P. Shultz Building. This event will explore the key challenges and dynamics shaping the science and technology relationship between the United States and China, featuring expert speakers and opportunities for engaging dialogue. Don’t miss the chance to gain valuable insights into this critical topic affecting global innovation and policy.
Join the Hoover Institution’s program on the U.S., China, and the World for an essential event, “Critical Issues in the U.S.-China Science and Technology Relationship,” on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m m. PM PT in the Annenberg Conference Room, George P. Shultz Building.
Both the United States and the People’s Republic of China recognize that leadership in science and technology (S&T) is crucial to national and economic security. Policymakers on both sides of the Pacific are actively promoting indigenous innovation while safeguarding science and technology ecosystems from research misappropriation and harmful technology transfers. In the United States, initiatives such as the China Initiative have created challenges, resulting in mistrust and a climate of fear, particularly affecting students and scholars from China.
Recent efforts, including enhanced research safety programs, aim to address these issues and foster a more inclusive scientific community. A distinguished panel of scientists and experts from China will discuss pressing issues in U.S.-China science and technology collaboration, current challenges facing Chinese-American scientists, and strategies for building scientific ecosystems that are resilient, inclusive, and aligned. With democratic values. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a vital conversation about the future of US-China scientific cooperation!
Featuring
Zhenan Bao serves as the K.K. Lee Professor of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University, with additional roles in Chemistry and Material Science and Engineering. She directs the Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiative (eWEAR) and previously worked at Bell Labs from 1995 to 2004. Bao holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Chicago.
A member of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering, she is recognized for her pioneering research on artificial electronic skin, which enhances neuroprosthetics and health monitoring devices. Bao has received numerous accolades, including the VinFuture Prize for Female Innovator (2022) and the ACS Chemistry of Materials Award (2022). She co-founded C3 Nano and PyrAmes, focusing on materials for smartphones and FDA-approved medical devices.
Yasheng Huang (黄亚生) is the Epoch Foundation Professor of Global Economics and Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is also the president of the Asian American Scholar Forum, a non-governmental organization focused on promoting open science and advocating for the civil rights of Asian American scientists. Professor Huang co-authored a significant report on university engagement with China for MIT and has recently shared his insights in an article published in Nature regarding the US-China science and technology agreement.
Peter F. Michelson is the Luke Blossom Professor of Physics at Stanford University and has held positions as Chair of the Department of Physics and Senior Associate Dean of Natural Sciences. His research has evolved from superconductivity to gravitational wave detection, focusing on the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope since its launch in 2008. As leader of the Large Area Telescope (LAT) project, he has expanded the collaboration from five to more than 20 countries.
Michelson is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Bruno Rossi Award, and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Co-led a 2020-21 study on international scientific partnerships, emphasizing their importance and challenges.
Moderator
Frances Hisgen serves as senior research program manager for the U.S., China, and the World at the Hoover Institution. He is a key figure in the National Science Foundation’s SECURE program, a $67 million collaborative initiative established by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Hisgen’s work focuses on aligning efforts to improve the security and integrity of the US research landscape with democratic values, civil rights, and civil liberties. He has a BA from Harvard and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, both in Chinese history.
