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Nexus: Where Science Meets Society
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Nexus: Where Science Meets Society
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By Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D.
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In an age of discovery and innovation, how can benefits be passed along?
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Science and scientists play a vital role in society. The degree of influence wielded by scientific opinion, the reputation of scientific bodies for impartially rendered insight, the priority accorded to scientific research and education all have contributed to the success of nations.
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As published in the IAEA Bulletin, the flagship publication of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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Speeches by Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D.

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For additional information or transcripts, please contact Theresa Bourgeois at (518) 276-2840.

2012

“Creative Nonconformity”
Troy Area United Ministries Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
The Franklin Terrace, Troy, New York (01/16/2012)

2011

Destination, New York’s Capital Region: Success Today, Opportunity Tomorrow
CREDC Co-Chair Presentation to the Strategic Plan Review Committee
The New York State Capitol Building, Albany, New York (11/29/2011)

The 2011 Presidential Fall Town Hall Meeting: The Common Purposes of Life
2011 Fall Town Meeting
EMPAC Concert Hall (11/16/2011)

Women in Computing 2011: What if I Lived on the World Stage?
Grace Hopper Celebration
Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon (11/11/2011)

High Performance Computing: Keystone for Future Opportunities
High Performance Computation Conference Executive Session
EMPAC Concert Hall (10/28/11)

Frontiers
State of the Institute
EMPAC Concert Hall (10/21/11)

Remarks
9/11 Remembrance Event
Rensselaer Union Lawn (09/11/11)

The Power of Empathy
First Year Convocation – Class of 2015
EMPAC Concert Hall (08/29/11)

Capital Region – Regional Economic Development Council
Inaugural Meeting
University at Albany SEFCU Arena (08/09/11)

Architects and Agents of Change
205th Commencement
RPI, Troy, New York (05/28/11)

Humility and Confidence
Remarks at Washington University in St. Louis Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Hooding and Recognition Ceremony

University City, Missouri (05/20/2011)

The Resolution of Complex Ethical Dilemmas
Remarks at Drew University Commencement
Madison, New Jersey (05/14/2011)

Hope in Challenging Times
Remarks at Grand Valley State University Commencement
Grand Rapids, Michigan (04/30/2011)

Leaders in Science and Engineering: The Women of MIT
Academic Leaders: Perspectives and Current Challenges
MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts (03/28/2011)

Enabling Talent
Spring 2011 Town Hall Meeting
RPI, Troy, New York (03/23/2011)

The Four Ingredients for Breaking Barriers
Black History Month Scholarship Brunch: University of California
San Diego, California (02/26/2011)

Aim for the Stars
KAIST Commencement Ceremony
Daejeon, South Korea (02/11/2011)

2010

The Quiet Crisis: America’s Economic and National Security at Risk
SCUP 2010 North Atlantic One-Day Conference
RPI, Troy, New York (11/19/2010)

Scientific and Technological Resources for National Defense
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland (11/09/2010)

Rejuvenating America: Sustaining an Innovation Economy
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Arlington, Virginia (11/05/2010)

Envisioning 2020
Fall 2010 Town Hall Meeting: EMPAC Concert Hall
RPI, Troy, New York (10/20/2010)

Fusion: 2010 State of the Institute
EMPAC Concert Hall
RPI, Troy, New York (10/16/2010)

Building Bridges: A Celebration of 175 Years of Civil Engineering | Colloquy Video
Civil Engineering 175th Anniversary Dinner
RPI, Troy, New York (10/14/2010)

Listening in an Age of Distractions | Video
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)
The Chapiteau at EPFL (10/09/2010)

The Great Questions:First Year Convocation
Student Convocation: Class of 2014
EMPAC Concert Hall (08/29/2010)

Delivering Value to Our Children: Launching the Empire State STEM Learning Network
Empire State Progressive Dialogue on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
RPI, Troy, New York (06/10/2010)

What Will Be Your Voyage?
Commencement Exercises: Rensselaer at Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut (06/05/2010)

The Power of One
204th Commencement
RPI, Troy, New York (05/29/10)

Creating the Conditions for Growth Within an Innovation Ecosystem
GE Leading and Learning Conference
Ossining, New York (05/11/2010)

Following the Digital Crumbs: The New Social Cognitive Networks Academic Research Center
Social Cognitive Networks Academic Research Center Launch
RPI, Troy, New York (05/04/2010)

Sparking a New Generation of Innovation in Energy
Solaria
Fremont, California (03/24/2010)

The 2010 Presidential Spring Town Hall Meeting: “Moving Forward in Challenging Times”
2010 Spring Town Meeting
RPI, Troy, New York (03/17/2010)

Educating and Innovating Our Way to a 21st Century Manufacturing Economy
City Club of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio (03/05/2010)

Fueling the Economy: Exciting, Inviting, and Preparing the Next Generation of Innovators
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois (02/08/2010)

Ambassadors of Progress: Enabling Innovation Through Education
Council for the Support and Advancement of Education (CASE) Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (02/07/2010)

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