Learn about Bineh’s experience with the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship – Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water Systems (INFEWS)

“How California Could Ramp Up Plugging Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells” Medium, July 2022

We are partnering with the National Science Policy Network's (NSPN) Diplomacy Committee and several other NSPN chapters to hold our first-ever book club! We plan to provide free copies of the book "Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World" by Fareed Zakaria to be discussed during meetings.

Congratulations to these two accomplished members! We can’t wait to see what else they tackle.

Article by SPG member Carolyn Amir in Knowing Neurons!

Knowing Neurons in a science education platform that we work closely with to make science more accessible for all, and explore the relationship between science and society!

Watch our event with Sophia and she discusses her experience with science consulting for TV and engaging audiences over social media!

Meet our team!

This event, spearheaded by former SPG officer and founder of BlackInChem Sammy Menash, presents a series of speakers motivated to demystify the process of running for office for scientists, with a focus on people of color.

This event was sponsored by ResearchAmerica! and the National Science Policy Network

The UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) STEM Solutions in Public Policy Award Competition is an annual competition that invites graduate students across the UC system to submit policy proposals for new California legislation. SPG officers Lauren Wagner and Ashna Aggarwal were recently named as Finalists in the 2021-2022 competition. Congrats!

Join us on May 24 to hear from Sophia Nsar, UCI Physics PhD student and science communicator! Sophia loves to share mind-blowing facts about the mysteries of the Universe with the world. She has done science advising for the TV show 12 Monkeys as well as an art collaboration with artist Cathrin Machin.

Ahead of California's primary elections, we hosted the candidates for Los Angeles mayor to hear about their plans for evidence-based decision making. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions about the candidates' stance on science, education, health policy, and the environment.

New Knowing Neurons publication from SPG co-president Bineh Ndefru!

May 26: SPG VP Regina Zweng worked with the National Science Policy Network to bring this event to facilitate an informal chat with two science communicators about their career paths and work. Bring your questions!

Read SPG VP Carolyn Amir’s publication in the Journal of Science Policy and Governance!

Congratulations to Lauren Wagner for being selected for the Meridian Center Diplomacy Forum Travel Award! Lauren was selected to represent the National Science Policy Network’s Diplomacy Committee at the Meridian Center’s annual Diplomacy Forum on April 12, 2022. She was one of only two graduate students sponsored to attend the event alongside diplomats and eminent government and industry leaders!

Carolyn’s policy position paper, “To Strengthen the American STEM Workforce, Empower Workers” was awarded second place by JSPG’s paper competition! Read the special issue here.

Please join us on Wednesday, May 18th at 4pm at Geffen Hall 130 as we host five of LA’s candidates for mayor!

We'll hear about the candidates' plans for evidence-based decision making, and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the candidates' stance on science, education, health policy, and the environment.

May 10: Join us for a workshop lead by Amisha Gadani an artist, educator and illustrator who has worked to visually support the research of The UCLA Institute for Society and Genetics since 2011. Using both traditional and digital media, she develops conference posters; slides; illustrations for grants, papers and books; research figures; outreach; journal and book covers; and more.

This event is in collaboration with BlackInChem

Scientists on the Ballot will demystify the process of running for office for scientists and other Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics leaders, with a focus on people of color.