The Stakes Are High: Science & Technology for Our Future
Sponsored by the UC Berkeley School of Information, Goldman School of Public Policy, and Technology Competitiveness and Industrial Policy Center
Today, the eight-decade-long federal commitment to science and technology is wobbling dangerously. Yet America’s challenges and ambitions are still as great as they have ever been: improving health, meeting the climate crisis, using AI to build the future we want, and more. This presentation will discuss problematic myths and misunderstandings about science and technology and will explore what it takes to change outcomes and achieve our great aspirations.
Registration required. Registration deadline: April 1, 2025
About the Speaker
Dr. Arati Prabhakar is a School of Information and Goldman School of Public Policy Executive Fellow in Applied Technology Policy. She was President Biden’s science and technology advisor and led the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in 2022–25. Her four decades of professional contributions span the public and private sectors. She has led DARPA and NIST, been a partner at an early-stage VC firm and a senior corporate executive, and started an innovation nonprofit.
Location
Banatao Auditorium is on the third floor of Sutardja Dai Hall: at street level when entering from Hearst Avenue.
Contact
If you have questions about this event, please contact Dan Zhukov at dzhukov@berkeley.edu.
Accessibility
If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting, CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) or information about mobility access in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Dan Zhukov at dzhukov@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7–10 days in advance of the event.