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Adel Mahoud, Princeton University

A new study from the National Academies suggests a new and different future for the State Department, one in which the scientific and technology know-how of the...

Federal News Network Staff

June 10, 2015 10:00 am

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A new study from the National Academies suggests a new and different future for the State Department, one in which the scientific and technology know-how of the United States can leverage its diplomatic strength. Yesterday, we spoke to Tom Pickering, former undersecretary of State and a co- chair of the Committee on Science and Technology Capabilities at the Department of State. The other co-chair, Princeton microbiology professor Adel Mahmoud, joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive for a closer look at the science side of diplomacy. Listen to Tom Pickering’s interview on the Federal Drive.