Data significantly enhances presidential campaigns, wrote now-Kamala Harris for President alum Ben McGuire in his Master’s thesis at the Kennedy School of Government.
Category Archives: Policy
An incomplete list of non-work things I did as an intern in Congress
Interning in Congress involves collaboration, a fast pace, and self-care.
A day in my life interning in Congress (what I wish people knew about working there)
Sheeva recounts a day in her life working in Congress from January to March 2017, at the tail end of the second Obama administration and the beginning of the first Trump administration.
Would you take your science background to Congress?
Scientists can take their talents to a job in Congress to strengthen science in policymaking.
Get Involved in Science Policymaking at the State Level (All 50 US States!)
How is scientific information, and research more generally, used in policymaking? Sheeva summarizes the science research and policy ecosystem as used in the legislatures of all 50 states (and DC).
Standing Up for Science in Oklahoma
On March 7, 2025, Sheeva Azma organized a Stand Up for Science event at the Oklahoma Capitol to advocate for science and scientists.
5 Ways to Plug into Political Campaigns as a Scientist or Science Communicator
Scientists can enhance political discourse by volunteering their expertise for campaigns.
Book Review: The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science by Peter Hotez
Sheeva reviews Dr. Peter Hotez’s new book, The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science, which is just as much a memoir of an infectious disease researcher and doctor facing anti-science activism as it is an explainer of the history of extremist politicization of science and science messaging.
Who gets elected, stays elected: Taxpayer-funded franking, incumbency, and the rise of digital media influence
Incumbents in Congress benefit from franking privilege, which incentivizes communication with constituents and aids in re-election efforts.
An Intro to Policy Analysis (and why scientists already rule at it)
Scientists’ strong research and analytical skills make them ideal policy analysts for evidence-based decision-making.
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