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SUMMARY:Science Under Siege: A Conversation With Dr. Peter Hotez & Dr. Michael Mann
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion with Dr. Peter Hotez & Dr. Michael Mann as they tackle the challenges facing science today.\n\n\nFrom pandemics to climate change\, the world faces deeply interconnected and critical challenges. Yet efforts to confront these crises are increasingly obstructed by a powerful\, organized force: rising opposition to science\, often driven by political and ideological agendas. This erosion of trust in scientific expertise not only threatens effective policymaking but also undermines democratic discourse and public health. \nMichael E. Mann\, a leading climate scientist\, and Peter J. Hotez\, a renowned vaccine researcher and physician-scientist\, have spent decades working at the intersection of science\, policy\, and public communication. Both have worked to advance evidence-based responses amid a rise in disinformation and denialism\, navigating an environment where scientific consensus is increasingly politicized. \nThis event is a collaboration between the Baker Institute Director’s Lecture Series and the Science and Tech Policy Program‘s Civic Scientist Lecture Series\, sponsored by Dr. Virginia Clark\, with additional support from Benjamin and Winifer Cheng\, Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering\, and Weiss School of Natural Sciences. It is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided. \nA book signing and sale will follow the discussion for Hotez and Mann’s new book\, “Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World” (PublicAffairs\, 2025). \nFollow @BakerInstitute on X and join the conversation online with #BakerLive.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/science-under-siege-a-conversation-with-dr-peter-hotez-dr-michael-mann/
LOCATION:Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy\, 6100 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Livestream—Science Under Siege: A Conversation With Dr. Hotez & Dr. Mann
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a livestream discussion with Dr. Hotez & Dr. Mann as they tackle the challenges facing science today.\n\n\nFrom pandemics to climate change\, the world faces deeply interconnected and critical challenges. Yet efforts to confront these crises are increasingly obstructed by a powerful\, organized force: rising opposition to science\, often driven by political and ideological agendas. This erosion of trust in scientific expertise not only threatens effective policymaking but also undermines democratic discourse and public health. \nMichael E. Mann\, a leading climate scientist\, and Peter J. Hotez\, a renowned vaccine researcher and physician-scientist\, have spent decades working at the intersection of science\, policy\, and public communication. Both have worked to advance evidence-based responses amid a rise in disinformation and denialism\, navigating an environment where scientific consensus is increasingly politicized. \nThis event is a collaboration between the Baker Institute Director’s Lecture Series and the Science and Tech Policy Program‘s Civic Scientist Lecture Series\, sponsored by Dr. Virginia Clark\, with additional support from Benjamin and Winifer Cheng\, Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering\, and Weiss School of Natural Sciences.  \n“Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World” (PublicAffairs\, 2025). \nFollow @BakerInstitute on X and join the conversation online with #BakerLive.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/livestream-science-under-siege-a-conversation-with-dr-hotez-dr-mann/
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SUMMARY:The President signs a Proclamation
DESCRIPTION:White House Press Pool
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/the-president-signs-a-proclamation/
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SUMMARY:Russian Information and Cyber Warfare Threats
DESCRIPTION:Explore Russia’s evolving cyber warfare tactics in Ukraine and their implications for global security\, cyber policy\, and modern warfare.\n\n\nAbout the Lecture: \nThis presentation will explore the scope and evolution of Russian information and cyber warfare\, drawing key lessons from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Ambassador Smith will begin with an overview of Russia’s cyber capabilities and principal actors\, then examine how Russian cyber attacks on Ukraine have developed over time and the implications for Ukraine\, the United States\, and the future of modern warfare. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nAmbassador David J. Smith is a foreign policy professional with over 40 years of experience spanning the U.S. military\, Pentagon\, State Department\, Congress\, diplomatic delegations\, defense industry\, research institutes\, and democratic development initiatives. His expertise includes NATO\, the former Soviet Union\, the Caucasus and Black Sea regions\, arms control\, missile defense\, and cybersecurity policy. \nA former U.S. Air Force officer and Professor of Cybersecurity Policy at Utica College\, Ambassador Smith has served as the U.S. Chief Negotiator at the U.S.-Soviet Defense and Space talks\, a Senior Fellow at the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies\, and founder of the Georgian Security Analysis Center. His work in Georgia from 2002 to 2014 placed him at the forefront of studying the first combined kinetic and cyber war during Russia’s 2008 attack on Georgia. \nAmbassador Smith has delivered his continually updated presentation\, Russian Cyber Capabilities\, Policy\, and Practice\, to audiences around the world since 2010. \n\n\nPlease Note: \nA link to join the event via Microsoft Teams will be sent to all registered attendees two days prior to the event. Please keep an eye on your inbox (and check your spam folder just in case). We look forward to seeing you virtually!
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/russian-information-and-cyber-warfare-threats/
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