Dr. Joseph G. Gavin
AAAS Board Member 1988-1992
Emeritus Chief Operating Officer
Grumman Aerospace
Issues facing society:
- Lack of long term view and commitment.
- Poll-following rather than leadership.
- Public lack of understanding of international economic competition.
- Deficiencies in public education.
- Population growth - competition for food, jobs, water, power, health care
Major issues for science (and technology)
- Shaken public confidence -- the Baltimore and Collins cases
- Confusion with respect to science, applied science, and engineering -- not a linear process.
- Impact of human activity on climate and environment
- How to advise public and government on priorities without seeming entirely self-serving
How should AAAS respond to issues facing science and engineering?
- Provide seminars for congressional aides
- Step into the void resulting from the elimination of OSTP -- not to duplicate NRC studies but to collect critical opinions quickly (this does not imply forming a consensus)
- Arrange for AAAS members to testify before any appropriate forum -- not for AAAS but for themselves.
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