She is scheduled to visit and work with research institutes and universities in Hanoi, Hue, Danang, Ho Chi Minh and Can Tho cities.
Dr. Richmond said her first visit to Vietnam will help her gain a better knowledge and insights about Vietnam’s science and education. As other Science Envoys, she will share these knowledge and insights with the U.S. scientific community upon her return. Basing on the knowledge the US Government will develop proper plans to support and consolidate partnership relations between the two countries in the fields of research and new technology.
The US Science Envoy Program is a core element of the Administration’s commitment to global engagement in science and technology. President Obama announced the program in Cairo in June 2009. Since the program’s inception, Science Envoys have visited 25 countries.
