Policy Entrepreneurship

President Obama made science, technology and innovation top priorities of his Administration. The White House launched initiatives in areas such as data science, robotics, materials by design, neurotechnology, open innovation, STEM education, and the Maker Movement.

Where do these ideas come from? What role do "policy entrepreneurs" play in recognizing new opportunities, and design, launching, and sustaining policy initiatives? What tools are at the disposal of a policy entrepreneur to achieve a given goal? Former senior White House official Tom Kalil will discuss these and other issues in an informal talk, and answer audience questions.

Speaker: Tom Kalil, Consultant

This talk was originally scheduled for April 26.