The war in Iraq/Afghanistan, illegal immigration, the economy, healthcare……what ever happened to the issue of science and technology in the US Presidential debates?Well a group called Science Debate 2008 (www.sciencedebate2008.com) has called for a debate among the four remaining presidential candidates focused solely on science and technology. The proposed venue will be The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on April 18th, four days before the Pennsylvania presidential primary.Supporters of Science Debate 2008 claim “the United States is broadly holding its own, thanks, in part, to its large, mature, and diversified science and technology system. But it (the USA) faces robust challenges affecting its education, workforce and R&D that arise from the far-reaching and rapid worldwide changes.”Let’s have some fun! The visitors to CIO.com are among the most sophisticated users of technology on the planet. If you had the opportunity to submit a question to the four candidates on science and technology, what would that question be?Send along your responses. I promise to roll them up and send them along to the organizers of Science Debate 2008 for consideration. CIO.com visitors…..LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD!Let’s make this a memorable post. Send along that question right now. Related content news Concerns remain even as the EU reaches a landmark deal to govern AI Experts believe the new regulation would add a significant compliance burden on businesses as some argue it could even stifle the growth of the rapidly developing technology. By Gagandeep Kaur Dec 11, 2023 7 mins Regulation Regulation Government feature CIOs grapple with the ethics of implementing AI With ethical considerations around AI use increasingly top of mind, IT leaders are developing governance frameworks, establishing review boards, and coming to terms with the difficult discussions and decisions ahead. By Esther Shein Dec 11, 2023 13 mins Generative AI Data Governance IT Governance feature Reed Smith turns to AI for lawyer staffing solution The legal firm’s Smart Resourcing tool helps balance workloads and ensure partners find associates with the right skills and experience, while empowering employees to make connections across the firm’s global footprint. By Sarah K. White Dec 11, 2023 8 mins CIO 100 Legal Digital Transformation news Emirates NBD drives sustainability goals with Microsoft partnership By Andrea Benito Dec 10, 2023 2 mins CIO Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe