Thursday, March 8, 2018

Dr. Rush D. Holt, Jr. is the current Chief Executive Officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and a former congressional member of the U.S. House of Representatives. In his role with AAAS, Holt leads the world’s largest multi-disciplinary scientific and engineering membership organization. On Capitol Hill, Holt established a long track record of advocacy for federal investment in research and development, science education, and innovation. Holt delivered the Evnin Lecture addressing the intersection of science, policy, and public service.