About CVD

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, culminating with a full day of 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/Dates

CVD 2013 will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 12-13 March, in Washington, D.C. See the online 2013 schedule for IEEE participants. Or download a PDF of the schedule. For more information, contact Deborah Rudolph at d.rudolph@ieee.org.

Registration

Thank you for your interest. Registration for CVD 2013 is now closed.

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

"Leave Behind" Folder Contents

• Automobile Apps of Basic Research (pdf)
• Daily Life (pdf)
• Federal R&D Electrotechnology (pdf)
• Science Policy Fun (pdf)
• TFAI Basic Research (pdf)
• TFAI Deconstructing the iPad (pdf)
• TFAI Scientific Research (pdf)
• The iPAD (pdf)
• IEEE-USA Public Policy Priority Issues 113th Congress (pdf)

Additional 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