Scientists’ strong research and analytical skills make them ideal policy analysts for evidence-based decision-making.
Category Archives: Sheeva Azma
Scientists, Here Are 5 Steps to Become a Science Policy Consultant
Science policy consultants connect research, communications, and policymaking, guiding evidence-based decisions.
Informational Interviewing for Science Policy!
You can use informational interviewing to get a job, change careers, or advance in your current role.
Book Review: “Pioneering Progress: American Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy” by William Bonvillian
Sheeva Azma reviews William Bonvillian’s book, “Pioneering Progress,” which discusses the roles of innovation and innovation policy in the US economy.
A Scientist in Politics, Part 8: Working across party lines for a woman president
Sheeva Azma reflects on her experiences working on the Nikki Haley and Kamala Harris political campaigns in the 2024 election cycle.
A Scientist’s Guide to Staff Roles in the US Congress
The guide encourages scientists to engage in Congress to enhance legislative science capacity.
Will Scientists Heed the Data on Public Trust in Science?
Sheeva unpacks data from the November 2024 report from Pew Research titled “Public Trust in Scientists and Views on Their Role in Policymaking.”
Book Review: Science with Impact by Anne Helen Toomey
Sheeva reviews Science with Impact by Anne Helen Toomey, a book that argues that scientists must change the way they work to achieve greater impact.
The Case for Reading White House Speechwriters’ Memoirs — And Some Obama-Era Ones to Peruse
Sheeva makes the case for reading memoirs of multiple White House speechwriters in the same administration to learn about the full presidential speechwriting experience.
A Scientist’s Guide to US Political Campaign Roles
Scientists can leverage their skills to work on political campaigns.
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