Initiating “International Years of Science”: a study of experiences and lessons learned from the International Polar Year 2007/2008

21-Jan-2008

International scientific years have a long history.  Some are intended to enhance public awareness of a scientific domain or issue; others are meant to strengthen collaborative research and to produce real scientific results.  But their record of accomplishment is mixed.  To assist proponents of future scientific years, the Global Science Forum commissioned a study by Dr. George Stirling, examining the establishment of the the International Polar Year.