Thursday, March 19, 2020 9:00am to 11:20am
About this Event
3959 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
This event is postponed until further notice.
Summary
The U.S. government has repeatedly expressed growing concerns about foreign governments obtaining prepublication research data and export-controlled U.S. technology without authorization, including through federally and privately funded research at institutions of higher learning in the United States. Learn how the University of Pittsburgh and its federal partners are responding to these concerns and to new global threats to U.S. economic and national security, especially those that affect our academic environment, and hear about the issues surrounding such threats.
Keynote speaker
Eric L. Hirschhorn will share his perspectives before joining Pitt experts on a panel to examine the current geopolitical environment.
Panelists
Heng Ban, R.K. Mellon Professor in Energy, Swanson School of Engineering
Allen A. DiPalma, Director, Office of Trade Compliance
Eric L. Hirschhorn, Former Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
Belkys Torres, Executive Director for Global Engagement, University Center for International Studies
Opening remarks will be delivered by the acting president of the Pitt Science Policy Group, Jonathan Klonowski, and the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research, Rob A. Rutenbar.
Questions for Hirschhorn and the other panelists can be submitted ahead of time through the RSVP link.
RSVP
pi.tt/hirschhornpanel
Please let us know if you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event. Accommodations may include live captioning, ASL interpreters, and/or captioned media and accessible documents from recorded events. At least 5 days in advance is recommended.