NOAA's Scientific Integrity Policy - Unveiling and Discussion

Attend a press conference from the 2011 AGU Fall Meeting where Jane Lubchenco, under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and administrator of NOAA, unveils NOAA's scientific integrity policy. Learn about the policy's development, which included public and employee input, and its aim to protect NOAA scientists' findings from suppression, distortion, or alteration. Discover how this policy reflects the Obama administration's commitment to strengthening science and fostering a culture of transparency. The press briefing follows Dr. Lubchenco's Union Agency Lecture on predicting and managing extreme events, providing a comprehensive look at NOAA's approach to scientific integrity and environmental challenges.