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“Science-based” technology

Here’s an interesting item from my email:

CAREER PLANNING

SUSANNA GORDON (MA '89, PhD '93)

Tuesday November 13
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
XXX Xxx XxXxxxx
(pizza and drinks served at 12:15)
Susanna Gordon is the Manager of the Systems Studies Department at Sandia
National Laboratories, a developer of science-based technologies that support
national security. Gordon has played an integral role in improving airport
preparedness against chemical and biological attacks and other
counter-terrorism programs. She will share with us her thoughts on research
and the many opportunities within Homeland Security.

Science-based technology? Geez! I wonder, is it to distinguish it from Faith-based technology that TSA is so proudly employing? I don’t think I need to listen any more.