Challenge: We will try to "recreate the moment." Therefore, you should be as knowledgeable as the person whose position you are assuming. You should also know something of their personality and political views, as well, to fairly represent their concerns. You may only use knowledge that was available at the time. We are not "staging" this meeting, but making our own decision based on the information available in 1939.

	Lyman Briggs What was the role of the National Bureau of Standards from 1901 to 1939? How was research at the National Bureau of Standards funded at this time? In your view, what should be the relative roles of science and politics in this Committee's decision?
	Leo Szilard What is your research? How is it funded? As a Hungarian, why are you in the U.S.? In your view, is sustainable nuclear fission possible? How is the capture cross section of graphite important? What is the role of uranium isotopes U235 and U238? What would be the prospective power of a nuclear explosion from a uranium bomb? How large would such a bomb be? What is your view on the secrecy of nuclear research? (--and why?)
	Eugene Wigner What is your research? How is it funded? As a Hungarian, why are you in the U.S.? In your view, is sustainable nuclear fission possible? What is your view on the role of a prospective nuclear weapon on world peace?
	Richard B. Roberts What is your research? How is it funded? What is the effect of slow versus fast neutrons? Why is this important? In your view, is sustainable nuclear fission possible? You've recently published a review of the literature in this field: what did you find?
	Edward Teller What is your research? How is it funded? As a Hungarian, why are you in the U.S.? In your view, is sustainable nuclear fission possible? How is the capture cross section of graphite important? How expensive is pure graphite?; How much might be needed? What is your view on the secrecy of nuclear research? (--and why?) What is your view on the role of a prospective nuclear weapon on world peace?
	Enrico Fermi (invited, but historically did not attend) What is your research? How is it funded? As an Italian, why are you in the U.S.? In your view, is a sustainable nuclear fission possible? (If so, by what means?) How much matter would likely be necessary for a prospective sustained nuclear explosion? (How big would a uranium bomb be?) What is the role of uranium isotopes U235 and U238? What is your view on the secrecy of scientific research?
	Merle Tuve (invited, but historically did not attend) What is your research? How is it funded? In your view, is a sustainable nuclear reaction possible?
	Alexander Sachs As an economist, what is your interest in atomic energy? What is the status of Nazi Germany and current U.S. involvement? What principles currently guide U.S. foreign policy? What is your understanding from having discussed this matter with President Roosevelt? What is your understanding from having discussed this matter with Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard? What is $1 worth these days (1939, in terms of 21st century $$)?
	Keith Adamson / Gilbert C. Hoover [work as team] What weapons are currently available (in the Army/Navy)? How powerful are they? How are weapons normally developed? How long does it take to develop a new weapon? How much does it generally cost? What is the status of Nazi Germany? How are secrets maintained in the military? Are there any military prospective uses for nuclear energy besides weapons? Search keywords: ordnance 1938; war preparation