Large International Facilities and their Role in Science Diplomacy

To address the global problems of the 21^st Century, the transmission of science and ideas across borders and boundaries is essential. This allows for a diversity in approach among differing populations bringing new concepts to address international fundamental and applied challenges. It also lays a foundation for science diplomacy, particularly challenging, and no less important in today’s rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. I will generally address the role of User Facilities, including the MagLab and other US National Laboratories, in furthering global science and science diplomacy, internationally and domestically.