Penn Talks Science
Penn Talks Science
Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group
Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail?: A Talk with Dr. Peter Agre
24 minutes Posted Dec 17, 2025 at 7:34 pm.
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Join us for an interview with Dr. Peter Agre, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University and Nobel laureate. A former President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Dr. Agre has served as a science diplomat promoting international cooperation, including work with Cuba, Iran, and North Korea. His new book, Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail?, offers a firsthand perspective on how scientific expertise can play a critical role during moments of diplomatic tension.