(4/26) - Next week we will discuss the final set of readings on learning and I will discuss the format of the mini-conference on May 3, 2003 and your final presentations.  

(4/10) - Next week we will discuss the readings on measuring performance.  There will be no class on Tuesday 4/22.  See the revised course schedule.

(4/3) - On Tuesday (4/8) we will discuss both sets of readings on the diffusion of innovations.  We will also discuss your written assignments on this topic.

(3/24) - On Tuesday (3/25) we will discuss the readings on public participation and begin discussing some of the readings on dispute resolution.  Be sure you have read reserve reading #19 on the Quincy Library group and have gotten through the first couple of chapters of #20.  You will have the second half of class to work on your group project.  Next week we will finish the dispute resolution readings and start discussing the diffusion of innovations readings.  

(2/26) - Next week we will look at the role of science in the policy process and focus on some of the challenges of integrating science and politics.  Read these handouts for next class as well (Handouts #1, Handouts #2). We will also talk about the problems of managing engineers and scientists.