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Rep. Dingell Keynote Speaker at University of Michigan's InSPIRE Symposium

U-M students highlighted their science policy research during the conference in Ann Arbor on Thursday.

U.S. Rep. John Dingell, D-District 12, joined graduate students from the University of Michigan’s Science, Technology and Public Policy Program to deliver the keynote address at the school’s Interdisciplinary Science and Policy Initiative for Research Engagement (InSPIRE) Symposium on Thursday.

The theme of the event, “Where Science Meets Policy,” allowed Dingell to discuss his work on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

“It was great to join these bright young minds for a discussion of the many ways that research done on our college campuses impacts our federal policy, and how decisions made in Washington can both hinder and help scientific research nationwide,” Dingell said.

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“The relationship between both science and policy must be preserved and strengthened to ensure we use both science-based facts to inform our decisions and that our nation’s leaders understand the importance of scientific research in keeping this great country on the cutting edge of new industries and job creation across the world," he added.

The symposium also allowed students to display posters to highlight their science policy research, as well as the more broad policy implications of their graduate studies.

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Dingell was introduced at the event by Ethan Hyland, a doctoral student at the school.

“The work being done by these students is truly world class, and it’s no surprise that the University of Michigan so often leads the nation in many areas of scientific research and research studies,” Dingell said. “To see these students and the attention and interest they have in the work they do is truly remarkable, and I was honored to speak with them today about the importance of research funding and scientific data helping to craft legislation drawn up in Washington.”

Editor's note: This press release was submitted by Rep. John Dingell's Office.


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