Join me and @ceci-lotus.bsky.social for Science Advocacy 101 on March 12! Looking forward to getting active in advocacy with you π
Join me and @ceci-lotus.bsky.social for Science Advocacy 101 on March 12! Looking forward to getting active in advocacy with you π
1/ Last week, Rep. Katherine Clark (@whipkclark.bsky.social) held her own state of the union with constituents, including Science Network members who shared the impacts of the Trump administrationβs actions on science, public health, and democracy. (π§΅π)
Join us on the National Mall on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 2:30-4 p.m. to rally for critical public health issues and initiatives. Whether youβre visiting Washington, D.C. for the Annual Meeting or you are a local public health advocate, this rally is for you!
Applications for this year's minigrants are open! Reach out to me with any questions :)
How did we go from decades of broad political support for US science & scientists to unprecedented attacks on their autonomy and independence? And how can scientists build stronger community connections today? Science Network member Christopher Fisher explores these questions and more in this blog.
every day it's a new stupid thing. :(
DC Federal Science Workers! Join us next week :) Spread the word, and invite your #fedsci friends
#federalscience #stopdoge
Today and every Wednesday! Join UCS & @enviroprotnet.bsky.social for MindLabβa weekly mindfulness space supporting the well-being of scientists and those advancing science. Open to all scientists, public servants, and science supporters.
Info + RSVP: act.ucsusa.org/3RY8kkj
In a little over 20 minutes!
Register: ucsusa.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Graphic to promote MindLab: Weekly Mindfulness Sessions Launch date: Wednesday, May 14 Time: 11:30 a.m. β 12:00 p.m. ET (Recurring weekly on Wednesdays at 11:30am ET through the end of October 2025)
UCS & @enviroprotnet.bsky.social are excited to launch MindLab, a weekly mindfulness space designed to support the well-being of scientists & those advancing science. Sessions are open to all scientists, public servants, and science supporters.
Info + RSVP: act.ucsusa.org/3RY8kkj
Only a few days left to apply for SCOPEβs FREE New Media Course. Create podcasts, videos & infographics that can engage a wide audience. Donβt miss out. Learn more at: scopepolicy.org/new-media-co...
The last 100 days have been an unprecedented assault American science. Our scientists. Our institutions. And the people around the world who rely on it. We must stand united and speak up. Our collective future depends on it. #ScienceMatters savesciencenow.org
This is where I mention Terry Tempest-Williams' Refuge, and also suggest you grab a copy of my book Ms. Adventure.
A Happy Earth Day graphic from Esri, with a dolphin, elephant, leopard, koala, and bird arranged in a circular, globe fashion overlaid on a contour map background.
Happy Earth Day!
On her day 1 as UCSβs president @gretchentg.bsky.social shares her prioritiesβand oursβat this pivotal moment for the US & the world. βFrom our roots fighting the military industrial complex to facing oil giants today, UCS has always insisted on and worked towards a world that better served people.β
as LA is burning, a swath of the country is recovering from an ice storm, Alabama is preparing for up to 6β of snow and Iβm praying for the TX power grid, a reminder:
we donβt need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
Reach out to me if you have any questions about your project, or want some guidance for your application! Looking forward to working with you!
#scipol #sciencepolicy #science #scienceadvocacy #scienceforpublicgood #environmentaljustice
There's still time to apply for the Science for Public Good Fund! We're looking to fund projects that aim to advance equitable, science-based policy and/or emphasize local and community impacts. Applications are open now through January 6.
β‘οΈApply here: act.ucsusa.org/41DXmXm
I've just created a #Science4Policy Starter Pack that might be of interest to those looking for #SciPol opportunities, resources, tips, & initiatives!
I'll gradually add #SciPol experts to it in the coming weeks so please share recommendations below!
Follow along here: go.bsky.app/9Ha2WF2
Knowing Neurons is also holding a neuropolicy paper competition for early career scientists! If you or someone you know is an expert in neuroscience or neuroscience policy, please consider submitting! There is a prize :)
#neuroscience #neurosciencepolicy #scipol
Knowing Neurons (not yet on bksy) is hosting a science policy writing info session and workshop! Register here: umn-private.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#sciencepolicy #scipol #sciencewriting #scienceadvocacy #sciadvocacy #knowingneurons
#scienceforpublicgoodfund
#scipol
#sciencepolicy
#scienceadvocacy
Do you have a science advocacy project that could use some funding? An event, training, resource, or other creative idea? Apply today for up to $1500 in funds to help!
The Science for Public Good Fund is open now through January 6, 2025. #scipol #sciadvocacy
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awesome. Would love to be added!