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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 Your Universe 2019
We asked children to write down on postcards why science is important to them. We also got their zip codes – if the parents allowed, of course – so that the postcards can be used in the future to advocate for science.
Transitioning to a Career in Science Policy for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars with the UCLA Career Center
How the US government shutdown influenced science, policy position brainstorm, and career panel.
2019 AAAS CASE Workshop
Each year, we send 3 members of SPG at UCLA to the AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop in Washington, D.C. This year, Zoe Guttman, Catherine Schweppe, and Emily Ryznar were selected to attend the workshop.
Policy Position Brainstorm
For our second event of the quarter, we then had a policy position brainstorm to decide which positions to focus on and which lawmakers to interact with.
US Government Shutdown & the Influence on Science
For our winter kickoff, we had an event focusing on the U.S. government shutdown and its effects on science. We spoke about the impacts on scientists, the NIH, FDA inspections, the environment, and more!
Exploring Your Universe 2018
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!
UCS Advocacy Symposium
In collaboration with the Union of Concerned Scientists and graduate students at UC Irvine, San Diego, and Riverside, we helped put on a one-day Early Career Scientists Symposium.
Online Training on Science Advocacy & Communications
Congratulations to Jenn Tribble for being selected as a 2018 SfN early career policy ambassador!
Hear a little about my experience as an SfN ECPA!
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!
Science Advocacy Week Event 3: District Office Visits
The culmination of our week-long science advocacy workshop were visits to local district offices, including Assemblymembers Richard Bloom and Sydney Kamlager.
Science Advocacy Week
Thank you to everyone who participated in Science Advocacy Week, which included an informational session led by GSA, an advocacy training led by Associate Vice Chancellor for Environment and Sustainability Mark Gold and UCLA’s Government Relations, visits to local offices of our California state representatives, including Assemblymembers Richard Bloom and Sydney Kamlager.
Science Advocacy Week event 2: Training with Mark Gold
Science advocacy workshop run by Dr. Mark Gold and UCLA’s Government Relations team!
Science Advocacy Week event 1: Do You Know Your Government?
Week-long science advocacy workshop starting with an informational session run by GSA on how the government functions, followed by a science advocacy workshop run by Dr. Mark Gold and UCLA’s Government Relations team, and culminating in district office visits!
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.
2018 AAAS CASE Workshop
Hear a little about my experience at the CASE Workshop!
Mental Health Policy
Our general meeting focused on mental health and policy implications.
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.