Translating Science: A Town Hall on the Challenges

This plenary brought together the leaders of several federal science agencies for a discussion about the challenges of using scientific discoveries to shape policy and practice.

Moderator: John H. Laub, Director, National Institute of Justice

Panelists:

• David Chambers, Associate Director for Dissemination and Implementation Research, National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Patrick Gallagher, Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce
• Linda Mellgren, Senior Social Science Analyst, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and   Human Services
• John Easton, Director, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education