Peace, Security & Governance
Emerging technologies are changing both security threats and the institutions responsible for addressing them.
Our Work
Science, Technology & Society
Governing knowledge and technological change in the public interest.
Scientific themes represented in a public installation at the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC.
Our focus
Science and technology increasingly shape economic opportunity, public institutions, security and everyday life. At the same time, the institutions that produce knowledge and govern technological change are themselves being transformed.
SPI examines the relationship between science, technology, research systems and society. We are interested both in how emerging technologies are governed and in the institutions through which knowledge is produced, evaluated, shared and translated into policy.
Areas of inquiry
- Science, technology and innovation policy
- Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
- Research systems, integrity and assessment
- Science diplomacy and international cooperation
- Mobility of scientists and researchers
- Technology governance and the public interest
Related work
Africa & Global Affairs
Technology partnerships, research cooperation and science diplomacy are becoming increasingly important components of international relations.
Leadership & Public Purpose
Scientific and technological institutions require leaders capable of navigating rapid change, uncertainty and public responsibility.
Work with us
Collaborate on Science, Technology & Society.
SPI welcomes collaboration with universities, research institutions, science-policy bodies and technology governance initiatives interested in the public dimensions of science and technological change.