The Science, Engineering and Technology Congressional Visits Day (SET CVD) is an annual two-day event that brings scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, and technology executives to Washington to raise visibility and support for science, engineering, and technology. Uniquely multi-sector and multi-disciplinary, the SET CVD is coordinated by a coalition of companies, professional societies and educational institutions and it is open to all who support science and technology. The two-day program consists of a series of briefings and meetings highlighted with visits to your Congressional delegates.

CVD's Objectives

SET CVD raises awareness of the long-term importance of science, engineering and technology to the nation through face-to-face meetings with Members of Congress, congressional staff, key Administration officials and other decision-makers.

The core messages we ask participants to deliver are: 

• Balanced federal investment in Science, Engineering and Technology is fundamental to the future of our Nation's prosperity.

• Science, Engineering and Technology partnerships between government, universities, and industries mean progress, economic growth and jobs for our Nation.

Schedule

See the 2012 schedule for IEEE participants. The training agenda for IEEE members is also available. For more information, contact Deborah Rudolph at d.rudolph@ieee.org.

Registration

Registration for CVD 2012 is now open through 15 April. You may register one of four ways:

• online registration form
• PDF form
• Print and fax to 202.785.0835
• Mail to:
  IEEE-USA
  2001 L St, NW
  Suite 700
  Washington, DC 20036
  Attn: Debbie Rudolph

Funding

There is no registration fee for attending CVD. However, IEEE participants make their own travel arrangements and pay their own travel expenses. Additionally, IEEE-USA will be providing breakfast and lunch at the IEEE-USA training on the first day.

Dress Code

Business Professional Attire (Men: business suit with tie; Women: Conservative dress or pants suit; Footwear: Closed, comfortable dress shoes for walking)

Materials

• Slides: Research and Development in the FY 2011 and FY 2012 Federal Budgets - Patrick Clemens, AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program
• The President's FY2011 R&D budget proposal and agency specific highlights:  [DOE] [DOD] [NIST] [NASA] [NIH] [NSF]
• ASTRA 2011 R&D Budget Scorecard
• Federal R&D By State Information Sheets (using search tool, select desired State, Technology, and "ASTRA R&D Budget Sheet)

• SET Working Group Congressional Visits Day Web page.
• IEEE-USA R&D Policy Committee
• IEEE-USA's Public Policy Agenda.
• IEEE-USA Position Statements and Policy Communications 
• IEEE-USA's Legislative Action Center
• The Engineers' Guide to Influencing Public Policy
• AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program
• 2010 Engineering Public Policy Symposium (20 April 2010)