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by Lauren Wagner. Reposted from the National Science Policy Network

… and why now is the perfect time to change it.

New science policy article by Cecilia Rabayda for Knowing Neurons!

We hosted Matteo, an an expert in science communication and visual storytelling. He received a PhD in neuroscience, and is the author of Neurocomic and several other science comics. Watch the recording of his talk here!

SPG officers volunteered at a high school event geared towards inspiring the next generation of researchers and health professionals!

Watch the winning talks here! “Technology Standards for Hydrogen Fuel Combustion Facilities” and “Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Restrictions in California’s Faith-Based Hospitals”

Congratulations to our VP of Science Policy & Diplomacy for being selected to participate in the National Science Policy Network’s Spring 2022 cohort of SciPol Scholars!

The SciPol Scholars-in-Residence Program is designed to provide a combination of hands-on training and experiential learning for NSPN members in the world of science policy-- from academia, to nonprofits, to publishing, to government.

In collaboration with the Neuroscience Communication Affinity Group: We hosted Dr. Fuchsberger, winner of the Society for Neuroscience Brain Awareness Video Competition. See her video here!

In collaboration with the Neuroscience Communication Affinity Group, we are excited to announce that our focus for Spring Quarter 2022 will be on media! This covers science illustration, graphic design, entertainment consulting, social media, and more!

Congratulations to our VP of Government Affairs, Ashna, for completing her PhD from the Department of Earth, Planetary and Space Science!

Interested in policy writing but not sure where to start? We cover the basics in this virtual workshop!

Ethical responsibility lies at the intersection of science, technology, and modern society. At SEPS 2022, participants will deconstruct pressing issues surrounding AGRICULTURE, HEALTH, PRIVACY, GENE EDITING, and SPECIAL TOPICS. 

Pop. science article by SPG member Carolyn Amir, published in Knowing Neurons.

Dr. Anousheh Shayestehpour, the Director of OLLI at UCLA, speaks about her experience in science outreach with the senior community.

We spend a considerable part of our professional lives negotiating with a variety of individuals and parties, including bosses, colleagues, clients, and government agencies, as well as with family and friends. This workshop, geared towards STEM trainees and early-career researchers who are interested in a Science Diplomacy career, will give you an opportunity to reflect on your own negotiation experience, consider what strategies are more effective, and test practice against negotiation theory.

Former SPG President and current CCST Fellow Zoe Guttman presented at the UC Speaker Series. Zoe was selected to speak as a winner of the Emerging Scholars Award for Excellence in Research and Public Policy.

Seeking volunteers! We partner with the UCLA Science Project to coordinate "virtual field trips", where volunteers prepare a short presentation to break down their research for high school students in underserved LA schools, show the students what a lab looks like, and answer any questions they may have about what it's like to be a scientist!

Do you have a vision for how to apply research in your field to shape California policy?

Enter in UC’s STEM Policy Pitch Competition!

SPG members recently volunteered as judges for the Portola magnet Middle School Science Fair! This annual outreach opportunity is a rewarding way to encourage the next generation of scientists! See some of the abstracts for the creative experiments presented by the Portola middle schoolers below:

Squid scientist and & Skype a Scientist founder Dr. Sarah McAnulty presents on how to get involved in science communication and how to effectively and empathetically engage with the public.