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Our event was AMAZING! Thanks to our panelists & moderator: Reba Bandyopadhyay, @AdrianaBankston, @RiaDahlberg, @Advocacy_Adam, & @grouchomunks; and thanks to our participants & their great questions!
Thread of some #scipolresources that were mentioned (add yours!):
#scipol https://twitter.com/DrHBloemhard/status/1354857463166730241
Thread of some #scipolresources that were mentioned (add yours!):
#scipol https://twitter.com/DrHBloemhard/status/1354857463166730241
When asked how best to get informed about policy, the panelists said read the news! Read all the news! If that seems daunting, start with https://www.aip.org/fyi . The team at @FYIscipolicy does a wonderful job curating the news.
There were several questions about finding opportunities in science policy:
A couple of good lists/databases of internships and fellowships:
- http://www.science-policy.net/internships--fellowships.html
- https://genetics-gsa.org/policy/policy-fellowship-database/
(not all require a PhD or US citizenship)
A couple of good lists/databases of internships and fellowships:
- http://www.science-policy.net/internships--fellowships.html
- https://genetics-gsa.org/policy/policy-fellowship-database/
(not all require a PhD or US citizenship)
Program alumna and panelist Maria highlighted the Mirzayan Fellowship - a great opportunity through @theNASEM. No PhD or US citizenship necessary! @mirzayanfellow https://mirzayanfellow.nas.edu/
@AAAS_STPF alumna and panelist Reba talked about her time as both a congressional and executive branch fellow; great opportunity for those with a PhD. (Since it was asked during the panel: yes, this is a good opportunity even if you aren't a recent grad)
For an excellent opportunity not focused on science (but which can be a great place to get started in science policy): https://www.pmf.gov/
And we don’t want to forget the science policy fellowships at the state level; I don't know them all, but more here: https://scipolnetwork.org/news/326256
This one is less science-focused, but a good clearinghouse of policy and communications jobs: https://publicaffairsjobs.blogspot.com/?m=1
#scicomm
#scicomm
For people looking to stay at the bench but get involved *OR* to get the experience you need on a resume to get a science policy job
- Be in contact with your professional society; they might have volunteer (Hill day, etc) or training opportunities
- Be in contact with your professional society; they might have volunteer (Hill day, etc) or training opportunities
- Future of Research (a group all about improving the scientific research endeavor) @FORsymp https://www.futureofresearch.org/
- JSPG is looking for associate editors, which is a good opportunity for professional development @SciPolJournal https://www.sciencepolicyjournal.org/jobs.html
-JSPG is also a good place to submit your writing; they have a call open: https://www.sciencepolicyjournal.org/aaas-endless-frontier-issue.html
-And NSPN makes training opportunities available: https://scipolnetwork.org/page/about
@scipolnetwork
@scipolnetwork
We recorded the event, and I'm working on getting it posted somewhere so I can share it with you all!
