IDS-430: Science and Health Policy: Critical Issues

Provides opportunities for students to attend a Washington, D.C. seminar to learn first-hand from women scientists, leading health experts, medical researchers, and pharmaceutical representatives who are shaping our nation's agenda in this critical policy arena. Speakers are drawn from a variety of agencies and organizations including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the National Research Council. Field trips to some government agencies. Students need to register in two placed to attend the seminar and receive college credit. Students must register for the Winterim course at NDMU (IDS-430) and they must also complete a registration from www.plen.org. [3 credits]