The principles of good science are also the foundation of good international relations, including thorough knowledge of the subject, objective analysis, honesty, good communication, openness to new ideas. And we know that the world as a whole benefits from sharing scientific achievement, when it is used for the right purposes. Working for an international treaty organization is one way to use science skills while exploring a multitude of cultures, and working toward more ethical use of science and technology. From beginning in a small country town in the US to working with an international organization made up of 190 countries, a background in chemical engineering has provided skills to aid in assuring that chemistry is used for peaceful purposes, not weapons of war, so that our neighbors and children live in a better world. While most of us are aware of the value of collaboration in scientific discovery and the increased value of bringing together different disciplines of science, bringing together scholars in politics, strategy, and science is necessary to plan the structure of a long term global community. Cross discipline studies, cross continent exposure, and cross cultural understanding can synergize science as well as politics. It begins with vision and becomes a reality.

Science in diplomacy and global relations: “Good guys only win if they work together”

249th National Meeting (2015)

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