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EVENTS ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003
TIME: All Day
EVENT: NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change holds a meeting.
AGENDA: Highlights:
9:a.m. - Reports on ongoing activities
--Population and environment project, Barbara Entwisle
--Project on confidentiality and remotely sensed data, Barbara Entwisle
10 a.m. - Seminar on projections of greenhouse gas emissions
Each invited presentation will be brief (15 minutes) and will be followed by discussion.
--Opening statement, Thomas Dietz
--Incorporating uncertainty into emissions projections, Stephen Schneider
--Population projections: IPCC approach and the state of the art, John Bongaarts
--Economic projections: IPCC approach and the state of the art, William Pizer
--Scenario building: IPCC approach and the state of the art, TBD
2 p.m. - Human dimensions in the USGCRP/CCSP
--discussion with James Mahoney, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Director, Climate Change Science Program
3:45 p.m. - Discussion of directions of the USGCRP/CCRI; relation to human dimensions
DATE: May 12, 2003
LOCATION: 500 5th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: 202-334-2138
WEB ADDRESS: nas.edu
TIME: All Day
EVENT: NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Small- and Mid-Sized User Facilities for Materials Research holds a meeting.
AGENDA: Highlights:
1 p.m. - Welcome and Introductions - Bob Sinclair, Chair
Perspectives from NSF/DMR - Hugh Van Horn
Perspectives from DOE/BES - Patricia Dehmer
Smaller facility perspectives I - Ani Aprahamian
Smaller facility perspectives II - Uli Dahmen
Smaller facility perspectives III - John Soures
3:00 PM Break
NIH/DBEPS smaller facilities - Richard Leapman
University-based smaller facilities - David Smith
Commercial/industry smaller facilities - Charles Evans
From small to large facilities - Arthur Bienenstock
DATE: May 12, 2003
LOCATION: 500 5th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: 202-334-2138
WEB ADDRESS: nas.edu
TIME: All Day
EVENT: U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING hold a conference on Adapting to a New Global Trade Environment. . This forum will continue the dialogue between U.S. Government and business on how to adapt to new challenges in international trade and investment.
AGENDA: Highlights:
8:35 a.m. Global Economic Outlook
Kathleen B. Cooper, Under Secretary of Commerce, Economics & Statistics Administration Update on the global
economic outlook, and coordinated action with G-8 and other economies to restore and accelerate global economic growth.
9 a.m. - Global Trade Outlook
Josette S. Shiner, Associate United States Trade Representative: Update on a new round of trade liberalization in the
World Trade Organization, the Free Trade Agreements being negotiated with several countries (Australia, Central America,
Morocco, and Southern Africa Customs Union), and prospects for further trade liberalization.
9:20 a.m. - Enhancing Trade and Development
Thelma Askey, Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Discussion and update on U.S. initiatives to support the
development of modern infrastructure and to create an enabling environment for trade, investment, and sustainable
economic development.
9:35 a.m. - Analyzing and Managing Market and Political Risk
Peter Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Overseas Private Investment Corporation
10:00 a.m. Shaun Donnelly, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs; Gene
Delaney, Executive Vice President and President, Global Relations and Resources Organization, Motorola Inc:
Presentations and discussion on the current political and market risks associated with conducting international business;
steps U.S. businesses can take to mitigate these risks; and the products and services available to business from the U.S.
Government and private sector to manage these risks effectively in the international marketplace.
10.45 a.m. - Promoting Regional Trade and U.S. Market Access
Global Market Access and Compliance Outlook: Moderated by Timothy J. Hauser, Deputy Under Secretary, International
Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Aviation Industry Response to Global Market Changes: Toby Bright, Executive Vice President, Sales, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes
Examine the trade environment facing U.S. companies in:
Europe: Charles A. Ford, Minister Counselor, U.S. Mission to the European Union
Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada: Walter Bastian, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere
Asia – Pacific: Ralph F. Ives, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Asia – Pacific and APEC Affairs
Africa and the Middle East: Molly K. Williamson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa, the Middle East and South Asia
12:20 p.m. - Promoting and Protecting U.S. Exports
Congressman Frank R. Wolf, Virginia, 10th District: Administration and Congressional views on how the U.S. Government is
promoting and protecting U.S. exports
2 p.m. - Security Issues in International Trade
Moderated by William A. Reinsch, President, National Foreign Trade Council
Featuring: Ambassador Francis X. Taylor, Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security; Kenneth Juster, Under
Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security; Asa Hutchinson, Under Secretary for
Border and Transportation Security, Department of Homeland Security (invited): Discussion on threats facing American
businesses abroad; the impacts new security procedures are having on international trade; safeguards U.S. companies should
employ to protect American citizens, facilities, and networks overseas; and steps companies can take to ensure uninterrupted flows of goods and services to customers and from suppliers.
Tools of International Trade
Moderated by Maria Cino, Assistant Secretary & Director General, U.S. Commercial Service: Session will showcase new
products and essential tools for the successful U.S. exporter.
3:05 p.m.- Financing Global Deals and Projects
Philip Merrill, Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United States
3:20 p.m. - Preparing Small Business for International Trade
Melanie R. Sabelhaus, Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
3: 35 p.m. - Essential Tools for Export Success
Selina Jackson, International Public Affairs, UPS
Bruce Blakeman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Domestic Operations
Daniel Bloom, Director, Advocacy Center, U.S. Department of Commerce
DATE: May 12, 2003
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency - Reston Hotel, Reston Town Center, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, V.A.
CONTACT: 202- 775- 3496
WEB ADDRESS: usatrade.gov/website/website.nsf/WebBySubj/Main_BCIUConference
TIME: All Day
EVENT: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE'S NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION POLICY (CIP) GROUP hold a wireless technology showcase and policy discussion entitled Wireless Innovations: New Technologies and Evolving Policies."
AGENDA: Highlight:
Wireless Innovations Technology Showcase
DATE: May 12, 2003
LOCATION: U.S. Department of Commerce Lobby and Auditorium at 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W. (entrance on 14th Street). Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: Bill Lane, 202-418-0767
WEB ADDRESS: fcc.gov
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
EVENT: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION holds a news conference launching the National Click It or Ticket Mobilization. Nearly $25 million in national and state television and radio advertising kicks off on Monday, May 12th to alert the nation to a massive crackdown on people who don't buckle up and don't buckle up kids beginning on May 19th.
WHO: The speakers are:
Norman Y. Mineta, Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation
Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., United States Surgeon General
Jeffrey Runge, M.D., Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
General William L. Nyland, Assistant Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps
Joseph Samuels, President, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and Chief, Richmond (CA) Police Department
Chuck Hurley, Vice President, National Safety Council and Executive Director, Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign
Wendy Hamilton, National President, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Caloub Huttash, Idaho teen involved in traffic crash.
DATE: May 12, 2003
LOCATION: National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: John Chambers at 202.338.8700
WEB ADDRESS: dot.gov
TIME: 12 noon
EVENT: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE hold a five-day, full-scale exercise to measure and analyze a response to a terrorist attack. Federal departments and agencies and the American Red Cross will take part in the TOPOFF 2 exercise, as simulated terrorist events in Washington State and Illinois create a need for national- and international-level involvement.
AGENDA: Highlights:
Noon-1 p.m. Media Briefing-TOPOFF 2 Media Center/Master Control Center
1-2 p.m. MCC Tour-TOPOFF 2 Master Control Center
4-5 p.m. District of Columbia EOC Tour and Press Briefing with Mayor Williams
DATE: May 12, 2003
LOCATION: TOPOFF 2 Master Control Center, Hilton Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, Jameson Room-2nd floor
2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, V.A.
CONTACT: 1 (866) 373-0117
TIME: 12 noon
EVENT: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH 2002-2003 NEUROSCIENCE LECTURE SERIES presents "Can Neuroimaging Validate Cognitive Models of Working Memory?"with Dr. Julie Fiez, University of Pittsburgh.
DATE: May 12, 2003
LOCATION: Lipsett Amphitheater, Clinical Center, Building 10, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
CONTACT: 410-496-3501
WEB ADDRESS: nih.gov
TIME: 2 p.m.
EVENT: FOREIGN PRESS CENTER holds a briefing with Kim Holmes, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs discussing "Lifting UN Sanctions on Iraq: Helping the Iraqi People Build Their Future."
DATE: May 12, 2003
LOCATION: Foreign Press Center, National Press Building, Room, 898, 14th and F Streets NW, Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: 202-724-1640
WEB ADDRESS: fpc.gov
TIME: 2:30 p.m.
EVENT: CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON CHINA holds a roundtable discussion on "Dangerous Secret: SARS and China's Health Care System."
WHO: The speakers are:
Gail Henderson, Ph.D., Professor of Social Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Yanzhong Huang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Whitehead School of Diplomacy at Seton Hall University
Bates Gill, Ph.D, Freeman Chair in China Studies, Center for Strategic and International Studies
DATE: May 12, 2003
LOCATION: Room 2255 of the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: 202-226-3766
WEB ADDRESS: cecc.gov
TIME: 3 p.m.
EVENT: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH 2002-2003 BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES holds a symposium on Studying Religion and Health: Findings and Issues.
AGENDA: Highlights:
Religion and Health in Late Life: Challenges and New Directions
Evidence, Anecdote, and Advocacy in the Study of Religion and Health
DATE: May 12, 2003
LOCATION: Conference Room C, Neuroscience Building, 6001 Executive Boulevard Rockville, M.D.
CONTACT: 410-550-1538
WEB ADDRESS: nih.gov
TIME: 7 p.m.
EVENT: SMITHSONIAN Resident Associate Program presents Steve Forbes discussing Savvy financial analysis, in the Forbes family style.
DATE: May 12, 2003
LOCATION: Hirshorn Museum, Ring Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: 202-357-3030
WEB ADDRESS: si.edu
