Check out what we’ve been up to lately!
Science Censorship with Dr. Tepring Picado
We were thrilled to be joined by Dr. Tepring Piquado, who discussed her career path in science policy and science censorship from the perspective of her career at RAND.
Union of Concerned Scientists Webinar: Balancing Your Career & Advocacy
Register for the Union of Concerned Scientists Webinar: Balancing Your Career & Advocacy today!
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.
Call for AAAS CASE Workshop Applications | March 18 – 21, Washington DC | Applications due February 2
Interested in learning first-hand about the federal government, and how scientists can play a role in policymaking? The Science Policy Group at UCLA is soliciting applications for the AAAS CASE Workshop in Washington, D.C. from March 18 - 21.
Exploring Your Universe 2017
Thousands of children and parents came to UCLA for a science fair of free science education and games. We provided activities, stickers, and temporary tattoos, all the while working on our science communication skills!
Gerrymandering & Science
We learned how gerrymandering affects U.S. politics, and how science policy can be used to reduce or inflate gerrymandering!
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!
Hurricanes & Climate change
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.
SPG at UCLA Kickoff Event!
SPG at UCLA Kickoff Event! We learned about science policy, upcoming events, open officer positions, and got own input on the group and its platform.