Dennis Shulman (Candidate)
201-767-8162
P.O. Box 3
Demarest, NJ 7627
P.O. Box 3
Demarest, NJ 7627
Biography
SHULMAN, Dennis, born 1950. Brandeis University, 1972. Ph.D, Clinical Psychology and Public Practice, Harvard University. Private Practice, Psychoanalysis, 1979. on-air lecturer, PBS, 1990-1991. Founding director, National Training Program at The National Institute for the Psychotherapies 1997-present. Associate Rabbi, Chavurah Beth Shalom, present.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE
Compare Innovation & the Elections 2008 responses for NJ-5.
SEA and eighteen other science organizations have come together to ask the 2008 congressional candidates seven questions on science and technology policy. See what Dennis Shulman has said:
Innovation
Science and technology have been responsible for half of the growth of the American economy since World War II. But several recent reports question America’s continued leadership in these vital areas. What policies would you support to ensure that America remains the world leader in innovation?
We can ensure that America continues to be a leader in science and technology by fostering America's small businesses. A vast majority of our nation's jobs are created by small business. These businesses are generating the new ideas for tomorrow. The Small Business Administration needs to be more proactive about helping small businesses get started.
Climate Change
The Earth’s climate is changing and there is concern about the potentially adverse effects of these changes on life on the planet. What is your position on the following measures that have been proposed to address global climate change—a cap-and-trade system, a carbon tax, increased fuel-economy standards, and research? Are there other policies you would support?
I fully support government action to stop global climate change. We need to take measures that will increase fuel-economy standards and invest in research to halt and reverse global climate change. In addition, this country must focus on increasing its use of renewable energy sources to produce electricity. The heavy use of coal in our nation's power plants has contributed a great deal to this problem.
Energy
Many scientists and policymakers say energy security and sustainability are major problems facing the United States this century. What policies would you support to meet the demand for energy while ensuring an economically and environmentally sustainable future?
We need to increase the amount of energy produced in this country from renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. However, this must be done without causing the types of economic damage that could leave our nation's middle-class at risk of falling further behind.
Education
A comparison of 15-year-olds in 30 wealthy nations found that average science scores among U.S. students ranked 17th, while average U.S. math scores ranked 24th. What role do you think the federal government should play in preparing K-12 students for the science and technology driven 21st Century?
The Federal Government must be prepared to invest in our nation's youth by providing funding for innovative math and science programs. The US Department of Education should also be more aggressive in partnering with major corporations in the fields of science and technology in order to gauge what they are looking for from our educational system.
Water
Thirty-nine states expect some level of water shortage over the next decade, and scientific studies suggest that a majority of our water resources are at risk. What policies would you support to meet demand for water resources?
Not only should we be investing in water conservation programs but this country should invest in desalinization plants along its coasts. While expensive, they can provide a great deal of fresh water to places in the West that are experiencing drought conditions.
Research
For many years, Congress has recognized the importance of science and engineering research to realizing our national goals. Given that the next Congress will likely face spending constraints, what priority would you give to investment in basic research in upcoming budgets?
Basic research should be supported and funded in the Federal budget. However, these efforts must be directed at problems that can be solved for the benefit of all Americans.
Health
Americans are increasingly concerned with the cost, quality, and availability of health care. How do you see science, research, and technology contributing to improved health and quality of life?
Science, research and technology are going to be critical if we are going to establish a system in this country where everyone has access to affordable health care. As efficiencies are adopted, it is my hope that we can begin to control and lower the costs of health care. It is my hope that breakthroughs in science and technology will help to improve all of our lives by extending the quality and length of our lives.
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