The world is witnessing exponential and unprecedented scientific growth in areas such as biochemistry, bioinformatics, genetics, nanotechnology, agronomy and agricultural engineering. Our society needs to be kept informed of technological developments that will impact our security. US policymakers need systematic and realistic assessments about the strategic implications of these scientific developments. Members of the academy can help.
The Center for International Trade and Security and the Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute have organized a Science and Security Initiative as part of the University of Georgia's efforts to respond to bio-security and other science-related threats. The initiative involves faculty and students from the sciences, security and public policy fields. The initiative hosts special lectures and seminars and promotes interdisciplinary research. For more information about the initiative, contact Dr. Gary Bertsch, Director of the Center for International Trade and Security, or Dr. Harry Dailey, Director of the Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute.
The Center's WMD Security Policy Program conducts policy research, training, and outreach aimed at improving the security of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological materials that could be used to make weapons of mass destruction. The program's objective is to strengthen the international standards that pertain to these deadly materials and to persuade governments and international institutions to work together to control them.
