Science and Security in a Post 9/11 World : A Report Based on Regional Discussions Between the Science and Security Communities

Based on a series of regional meetings on university campuses with officials from the national security community and academic research institutions, this report identifies specific actions that should be taken to maintain a thriving scientific research environment in an era of heightened security concerns. Actions include maintaining the open exchange of scientific information, fostering a productive environment for international scholars in the U.S., reexamining federal definitions of sensitive but unclassified research, and reviewing policies on deemed export controls. The federal government should establish a standing entity, preferably a Science and Security Commission, that would review policies regarding the exchange of information and the participation of foreign-born scientists and students in research. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummaryI. IntroductionII. Policies for Openness and Information ControlIII. The Internationalization of U.S. Science and EngineeringIV. Biosecurity and Dual-Use Research in the Life SciencesV. Research PrioritiesVI. Partnerships for Science and SecurityAppendix A Letter to Honorable John H. Marburger Appendix B Previous Reports Regarding Science and SecurityAppendix C ReferencesAppendix D Committee on a New Government-University Partnership for Science and SecurityAppendix E Meeting Agendas

Based on a series of regional meetings on university campuses with officials from the national security community and academic research institutions, this report identifies specific actions that should be taken to maintain a thriving scientific research environment in an era of heightened security concerns. Actions include maintaining the open exchange of scientific information, fostering a productive environment for international scholars in the U.S., reexamining federal definitions of sensitive but unclassified research, and reviewing policies on deemed export controls. The federal government should establish a standing entity, preferably a Science and Security Commission, that would review policies regarding the exchange of information and the participation of foreign-born scientists and students in research.