Spring 2024 Science Policy Bootcamp Application
The spring break science policy bootcamp taught by the MIT DC Office director David Goldston and organized by the MIT Science Policy Initiative will be held from Monday Mar 25 to Fri Mar 29, during spring break 2024. The proposed course schedule (subject to change) is:

Monday, Mar. 25

  • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Session: Introduction to Science Policy
    • Explore the essence, history, and ongoing challenges of U.S. science policy.
    • Reading: "Science: The Endless Frontier" by Vannevar Bush, the cornerstone of post-WWII U.S. science policy discussion.

Tuesday, Mar. 26

  • Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (via Zoom)
  • Session: Continuing Introduction to Science Policy, with an Emphasis on Budgets
    • Readings: Memorandum on budget preparation, analysis of FY 25 R&D budget proposal, and an overview of AAAS historical budget graphs on federal R&D.

Wednesday, Mar. 27

  • Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Session: The Use of Science in Regulatory Policy
    • Reading: Will be provided via email regarding the 1997 proposed ozone and particulate rules.

Thursday, Mar. 28

  • Morning Session: 10 a.m. – noon
    • Topic: Technology Policy
    • Readings: Include the Bayh-Dole Act, the Advanced Technology Program, and the Department of Commerce implementation plan for CHIPS, among others.
  • Afternoon Session: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
    • Topic: To Be Determined

Friday, Mar. 29

  • Morning Session: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    • Topic: To Be Determined (AI / ARPA-H)
  • Noon Session: noon – 2 p.m. (including lunch)
    • Open Q&A on previous topics, other interests, and career paths in science policy.

This application is open to all MIT affiliates and members of the academic community in the Boston area. Enrollment is limited and accepted students are expected to attend all sessions in-person except the tuesday course on zoom.

You are eligible to apply even if you attended the IAP bootcamp, as the material covered in this course will be complementary to the IAP version. While the IAP version covered technology and innovation policy, this version will focus more on the federal research enterprise and the role of the public and the government in directing scientific research.

For any questions, contact spi-bootcamp@mit.edu
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