The Importance of Advocacy in Biomedical Engineering Research

Friday, October 25, 2024

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Location: Room 310

Presenting Author(s)

Dawn Beraud, PhD (she/her/hers)

Executive Director
AIMBE
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Panelist(s)

Raj R. Rao, PhD (he/him/his)

Professor
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Stephanie I. Fraley, PhD (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor
UC San Diego
San Diego, California, United States
TP

Tyrone Porter

Session Title for Website and App: Advocacy and Public Policy: Considerations for Biomedical Engineers

Special Session Program Description: The executive and legislative branches of the US government play pivotal roles in developing policies that govern and fund the scientific enterprise. These activities, often conducted without scientific voices, help shape research and funding decisions across several federal agencies and at institutions across the country. Given the complex interplay between policy and research, scientists’ involvement in the process is more crucial than ever. There are several impactful ways for biomedical engineers to contribute to public policy to benefit the field and society.

Committee, Sig, or Organization Title: AIMBE