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IM~TERNAT1'QNAL /_'~11 ~; 'r ~, ~-~T; . `,~ ~ THE~S~CIENICE~ ~ INSTITUTE 11 1!1 , u ~ o & ENVIRONMENTAL 1 ~ Y ~ P POLICY PROJECT George ivlason, University March 31, 1993' Economists, policy analysts, journalist's,, and leading, scientists from the United States and Europe, willl meet in Washington, D.C., in late May to take a critical look at the role of science ini the development of health and environmentall policy. You are cordially invited to attend. "Scientific Integrity in the Public Policy Process;'"' a conference jointly sponsored by The L*tternational Institute of George Mason University and' the Washinoton-based Scien: e& Environmental Policy Project, will be held on May,24-25at the Madison Hbtel. Among the debating points: • The use and misuse of scientific data~ in relation to radon, asbestos,, global warnuing, ozone depletion, passive smoking, pesticides,, genetically engineered products, the Delaney Amendment, and a number of other issues. • The problem of assessing risk in the face of scientific uncertainty. • The economic impact of nont-science-based regulation. • Scientifiic responsibility--to the profession and to the public. The program~ will also feature a timely address by Peter Huber, author of Galileo's Revenge: Junk Science in the Courtroom (an issue now before the Supreme Court), and! a debate on~ the quality of environmental reporting, by journalists from some of the nat2on"s leading newspapers and newsmagazines. TThis conference marks a turning point~ as ratiornal decision making, based on sound, scientific research; begins to make knroads on irrational activism. We hope you wild join us for this important event. A detailed agpnda andl registration card are encilosed, and all panelists and speakers listed are confirmed. Please not'e that seating is limited. John H. Moore S. Fred Singer Director President, International Institute The Science & Environmental George Mason University Policy Project