O this summit, the future of america in america summit. Were published by good and upworthy and were with the Aspen Institute and Society Program for this event. Im aaron, and im the founding director of the Aspen Institute science and Society Program. Part of the Broader Health medicine. Science and society was established in 2019 with the mission to elevate public trust in science and to help fost ear more diverse scientific workforce. Next slide. The gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the rita allen foundation. We would like to thank the eneral supporters. This event accompanies a magazine that talks about the lection issue. It was very positively reviewed. It was positively reviewed in the washington post. Are a number of the articles that you can view online if you heck out the magazine. Next slide. We are thrilled to have a stellar lineup of experts to discuss the future so future of science in this country. The format is rotating pair conversations during which two experts wi
App. Next, a forum on Science Innovation featuring professors and policy experts. The talk about Climate Change, Coronavirus Vaccine development and policy priorities for the Biden Administration. Everyone, for coming. We are going to get started. And, thank you so much for coming to this summit, the future of science in america summit. Now that election day is behind us, we are eager to discuss of the highstakes ahead for science and policy as we concluded makes really difficult, and at times, devastating year and as we approach 2021. Next slide, please. Ambition is to critically impact how the public views scientific innovation. We are published by good and up worthy and grateful for support. I am aaron marks. I am a founding director of the institute, science and society program. Science and society was 2019 to helpn foster a more diverse and engaged scientific worse workforce. The gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the rita allen foundation. We would like to thank the general su
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Countries in europe have rebounded sharply from the hefty 2nd quarter downturn caused by the pandemic a 1st sight it looks like good news but theres more to the story germany has seen a jump in g. D. P. Growth of 8. 2 percent in the sort of quarter similarly france said its economy grew by over 18 percent between july and september hiver those are both massive drops earlier in the year meaning the economies are not yet back to prepare levels and with europe facing a new round of shutdowns amid a surge in new coronavirus cases businesses are fearful for the future these German Properties are harassing but i have to drop the act on the 2nd look down takes effect on monday that day made my the end of the ban in puppet play group named the hell me just like then there are many artists restaurant and as an event organizers who are feeling the pinch. You know everyone has to fend for themselves now some of us will apply for other jobs and someone even apply for Welfare Benefits to make ends
My honorable friend is right about the need to support local business particularly in the hospitality sector. In addition to the 3000 pound grant, another grant of 2100 pounds among businesses in the hospitality and accommodation sector on top of the support we have given by for low and Business Rates and in dat which support the hospitality sector. Im aware how difficult it is in hotels that face a tough time, we would to our level best to support and give 1. 1 billion to local countries to help them support businesses facing difficulties. But one thing to the house as we come out of the lockdown, the way forward is not just through the vaccine that we hope we will start rolling out in the course of the next few weeks and months but it is the prospect of Mass Communication and i pay tribute to the people of liverpool who really stepped up, hundreds of thousands in liverpool have been tested and that seems to have helped to drive the virus down in liverpool and we want to see that type