Bridging the Generational Divide in Nuclear Security
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On May 8, 2012, the Federation of American Scientists will host an event on how to bridge the generational divide on nuclear security. FAS is working to engage young scientists and engineers in important security issues and invites you to voice your opinion on issues like arms control and nuclear security.
FAS President Dr. Charles D. Ferguson will also discuss the many ways in which FAS is reaching out to the next generation, like the new Nuclear Transparency Project and the Security Scholars Program.
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Follow the conversation with the hashtag #FASbridge.
On May 8, 2012 at 3:30 pm EDT/12:30 pm PDT, visit this page to view the webcast and comment on the live blog.
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Speakers:
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| George P. Shultz 60th U.S. Secretary of State |
Rose Gottemoeller Acting Under Secretary of State |
James E. Goodby The Brookings Institution |
David Holloway |
Moderators:
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| Richard Rhodes Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author |
Christopher Stubbs Harvard University |
Philip Taubman |
Charles D. Ferguson |
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Luncheon: WHERE: MENLO CIRCUS CLUB Lunch to be served.
To purchase an individual ticket ($100)
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Program: 11:45 am Arrive at the Menlo Circus Club 12:00 pm Lunch is Served 12:30 Reykjavik Awards Ceremony 1:15 Panel on Bridging the Generational Divide on Nuclear Security Issues - The Honorable George Shultz - The Honorable Rose Gottemoeller - Ambassador James Goodby - Dr. David Holloway - Richard Rhodes - Dr. Christopher Stubbs 2:00 Q + A Moderated by Charles D. Ferguson |
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FAS will recognize the Honorable Rose Gottemoeller, Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, as well as Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, and Dr. Sidney Drell for their work towards a nuclear free world at the Reykjavik Awards Ceremony and luncheon at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton, California. This awards luncheon will take place at 12 pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
The Master of Ceremonies is Dr. Charles D. Ferguson, president of the Federation of American Scientists.
The Reykjavik Award is a tribute to efforts to help promote and achieve a world without nuclear weapons. Bestowing this award is also an opportunity to inform the public about the actions that should be made to accomplish this vision. An informed public is essential to create the political will for the United States to take these necessary steps.
This event will also highlight innovations in bridging the generational divide on nuclear security. To follow the event online, please use hashtag #FASbridge.
Price:
Individual tickets are $100 each; tables of ten are available for $1,000 each. To purchase a ticket, please select "Reykjavik Award" from the dropdown menu. Please contact Katie Colten with questions at kcolten@fas.org or 202-454-4694. Space is limited. Please RSVP by May 7, 2012.
Or mail your check to:
Federation of American Scientists Reykjavik Awards Ceremony
1725 DeSales Street, NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
This event is organized by FAS and Les DeWitt. The Reykjavik Award is given on behalf of the Federation of American Scientists, the Hoover Institution and the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
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Tuesday and Wednesday, May 8 and 9 at 7:00 pm
Reykjavik
Stanford University
Knight Management Center
CEMEX Auditorium
Free and open to the public.
On May 8 - 9, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Richard Rhodes will premier his one-act play Reykjavik at CEMEX auditorium at Stanford University. The play is based on actual transcripts of the dialogue between President Ronald Reagan and President Mikhail Gorbachev when they met in Reykjavik, Iceland to negotiate a limited nuclear arms reduction in October 1986.
The performance will be followed on May 8 by a question-and-answer session with Richard Rhodes and Philip Taubman, and on May 9 with Richard Rhodes and Sid Drell. Both sessions will be led by FAS President Charles D. Ferguson.
These events are presented by the Federation of American Scientists, the Fund for Peace Initiatives, the Center for International Security and Cooperation, the Bowen H. McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society, and Stanford Continuing Studies.
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