Check out what we’ve been up to lately!
Student Roundtable with Dr. Carrie Wolinetz
Q&A WITH Former NSF Director DR. FRANCE CÓRDOVA
We were so lucky to host a Q&A with former Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Dr. France Cordova! This was a rare and special opportunity to get to ask questions directly to a leader in the science policy world.
CA State Senator Holly Mitchell: evidence-based policy & local elections
Senator Mitchell answered questions about her extensive record of evidence-based and data-backed legislation, her process of involving scientists in her decision-making, and measures affecting LA County right now, like Measure J and the allocation of resources to alternatives to incarceration. She also gave us tangible steps for how scientists can involve themselves in policymaking!
Adriana Bankston: Crafting Your Science Policy Career
Dr. Bankston, Principal Legislative Analyst at the UC Office of Federal Government Relations, shared tangible insights into her career path and what she’s learned along the way. Watch the whole video on our YouTube channel!
Lunch with Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)
We were lucky enough to have lunch with Deborah Moore, the Western State Senior Campaign Manager at UCS.
Exploring Science Policy Careers
We heard from four professionals working in science policy.
Happy Hour with South Coast Air Quality Management District!
We had a great happy hour with South Coast Air Quality Management District at Craft Hill!
Douglas Friedman: Science for Science Policy - More Important Now than Ever
We heard from Douglas Friedman, the executive director of the Engineering in Biology Research Consortium (EBRC), which brings together an inclusive community committed to advancing synthetic biology to address national and global needs.
From the Lab to the Ballot: Bringing STEM to Politics
We had a panel discussion and Q&A session focused on mobilizing STEM trained individuals to participate in politics and government.
Round-Table Speakers
Thank you to everyone who came out to our professional round-table discussion featuring 7 different speakers from UCLA with unique careers and career paths.
SoCal Science Policy Happy Hour
All of our 21+ members joined us alongside other Southern California Science Policy Groups for a happy hour at Stereo Brewing in Placentia!
UCLA and USC Science Policy Happy Hour
We joined the USC Science Policy for a joint happy hour at the Mandrake Bar! We connected with fellow science policy enthusiasts and discussed the effect of refugees and sanctuary cities on stress.