Public release date: 2-May-2002
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Contact: Monica Amarelo
mamarelo@aaas.org
202-326-6431
American Association for the Advancement of Science

European research area creates new opportunities for cooperation

A Washington Science Policy Alliance science and technology policy seminar

Washington, D.C. - 02 May 2002 - Following the establishment of a single currency, the Euro, Europe is contemplating the next step in integration. At the seminar, "The European Research Area: A Coherent S&T Policy for Europe and New Opportunities for Cooperation," Dr. Achilleas Mitsos, Director General for Research of the European Commission, will address the importance of integrating European research. He will be discussing European Commission strategies and the effects integration will have on the science and technology community.

Dr. Mitsos is currently the top-ranking career official in the Directorate General responsible for European Community research. He has served with the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has been with the European Commission since 1985. He has taught at the University of Athens and the London School of Economics, and is the author of many articles and books on European integration.

This seminar will be held in the auditorium of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Washington, DC. Attendance will be limited by the capacity of the auditorium; first-come first-served.

More information about the Washington Science Policy Alliance (WSPA) is available at http://www.aaas.org/spp/wspa

WHAT: Seminar on "The European Research Area: A Coherent S&T Policy for Europe and New Opportunities for Cooperation"

WHEN: Wednesday, 8 May 2002, 6:15pm. A reception prior to the presentation will begin at 5:30p.m.

WHERE: American Association for the Advancement of Science, Auditorium, 2nd floor, 1200 New York Ave, NW, Washington, DC

HOSTS: American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Center for International Science and Technology Policy of the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University

REGISTRATION: Registration is free.

RSVP: Reporters should RSVP to Monica Amarelo at (202) 326-6431 mamarelo@aaas.org

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WHAT:	Seminar on "The European Research Area: A Coherent S&T Policy for Europe and New Opportunities for Cooperation"
WHEN:	Wednesday, 8 May 2002, 6:15pm. A reception prior to the presentation will begin at 5:30p.m.
WHERE:	American Association for the Advancement of Science, Auditorium, 2nd floor, 1200 New York Ave, NW, Washington, DC
HOSTS:	American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Center for International Science and Technology Policy of the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University
REGISTRATION:	Registration is free.
RSVP:	Reporters should RSVP to Monica Amarelo at (202) 326-6431 mamarelo@aaas.org