The Real Returns on Public Research Investments

Join PSW Science® on November 21st at 8 PM as we welcome Jeffrey Alexander, Director of Innovation Policy at RTI International. This lecture will discuss methods traditionally used to assess the impact and value of federally funded R&D and will describe better ways to accurately measure the true value of these investments.

During the question and answer period, in-person attendees and live stream viewers may ask the speaker questions, and in-person attendees may also engage with the speaker during the post-lecture reception. Refreshments are served. For more information on this meeting, please visit: https://pswscience.org/meeting/2525/

The meeting will be held in the John Wesley Powell Auditorium, adjacent to the Cosmos Club. Please note, due to ongoing construction in the parking lot, use the Cosmos Club Entrance at 2121 Massachusetts Avenue. Once inside, follow staff directions and signs to get to the Powell Auditorium. Please respect the private nature of the Cosmos Club and proceed directly to the Powell Auditorium. There is no onsite parking available. A live stream is also available: https://www.youtube.com/live/MjH-F2CkGLI

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