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U.S.-China Young Scientist Forum
Women science professionals from ten Chinese research and policy institutions met with ten American women scientists at the Department of State in Washington for the fifth U.S.-China Young Scientist Forum (YSF) on March 26.
The fifth YSF was co-led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Science, Space and Health Jonathan Margolis and Chinese Counselor for Science and Technology Jianping Mei. Twenty U.S. and Chinese female science professionals exchanged views on challenges and opportunities for female scientists such as building international networks and research collaborations, managing work/life balance issues, and the importance of scientific mentoring.
Continuing the intercultural experience, the ten Chinese science professionals will meet with additional counterparts in Portland and Eugene, Oregon, as well as in the San Francisco Bay area through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program, administered through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Outcomes:
The YSF is an outcome of the science and technology working group of the U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE). The CPE aims to enhance people-to-people exchanges in the areas of education, culture, sports, women’s issues, and science and technology between citizens of the United States and China.
Government?:
Yes
Type of Exchange:
education/science
Partners:
State Department
Sponsor(s):
Chinese and United States Governments
Participants (Types):
scientists, government officials
Number of Participants:
20
Exchange Date:
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Continuing:
No
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Level of Government:
national
Location:
Washington, D.C.; Portland, OR; Eugene, WA; San Francisco, CA
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