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Former Congressional Staffer Explains Ways to Make Policy More Evidence-Based with Scientist Involvement
Adriana Bankston spent a year working for Rep. Bill Foster in Congress. She says scientists can advance evidence-based policymaking in Congress.
How to Be a Good Discussion Moderator, Whether at a Conference or at the Dinner Table
A moderator doesn’t just pick their panelists’ brains, but does so in a way that is interesting and enjoyable for all involved.
Things I Have Learned about Being a Science Creative
Being a science creative involves unique challenges.
The Washington, DC Taylor Swift Playlist You Didn’t Know You Needed
Sheeva has compiled a list of songs to listen to while walking around the nation’s capital.
Yes, Larry Summers, I’m a scientist who taught herself economics (what, like it’s hard?!)
Sheeva details the extraordinary circumstances under which she, a life scientist by training, became someone who understands the economy and economic policy.
Lawmakers Defunded Soooo Much Healthcare in the Big, Beautiful Bill (especially for Oklahomans)
Does this Congress promote our general welfare like the Constitution says they should? Sheeva says: not really.
Countdown to the 2026 US Midterm Elections
Politics moves fast! It’s already time for the 2026 midterms cycle.
Book Review: 107 DAYS by Kamala Harris
Sheeva reviews 107 DAYS, a book by 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris, who had 107 days to make her case to the American people.
My Favorite Short Stories from J.L. Borges, A Writer I First Read in College
Sheeva shares some of her favorite quotes from one of her favorite short story writers, Jorge Luis Borges.
Ranking Literary Works by Nobel-Prize Winner Gabriel García Márquez
Read about some of Sheeva’s recommended reads by 1982 Nobel Prize winner in Literature, Gabriel García Márquez.
How to Use Congress.gov for Research
Congress.gov is a powerful website — if you know how to use it.
Yes, You Can Be a Writer and Build a Life You Love in our AI Times (Here Are 5 Ways)
Sheeva discusses a few things in life that have helped her be more creative and productive as a writer.
Book Review: From Expertise to Impact by Deborah Stine, PhD
Dr. Deborah Stine’s book, FROM EXPERTISE TO IMPACT, helps scientists apply their knowledge to achieve scientifically sound policies.
Book Review: Lumbee Pipelines by David Shane Lowry
“American Indians are not perceived when theaters of being Indian are knocked down. We are not perceived when we choose to leave,” writes David Shane Lowry in his book, LUMBEE PIPELINES.
The Geopolitics of Tech Research and Development
Scientific innovation—especially in AI, biotech, and quantum—are matters of national security, ethics, and global influence.
Recap: Stand Up for Science with Fancy Comma – Article I Teach-In
A recent report finds that the Trump administration’s cancellation of science grants appropriated by Congress broke federal law.
How do non-scientist judges understand scientific evidence?
Judges interpret scientific evidence in court, facing challenges of accuracy and complexity.
Loper Bright: an Explainer for Scientists
Toby Shu explains the impact of the Loper Bright Supreme Court decision, which relates to scientific expertise in government.
Neuroscience in the Real World: Do Scientists and Lawyers See Eye to Eye?
Scientists don’t see eye-to-eye on science, argues Ella Lesher, as she breaks down the differences between scientific and legal evidence.
What Science Communicators Can Learn from the Galileo Affair
Instead of accepting Galileo’s theory of heliocentrism, Romans punished him for it. What if things had been different?
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