Science policy governs scientific research’s application, funding, and impact on society. It involves advocacy, engagement, and participation at multiple levels.
Category Archives: Policy
Why you should teach a SciComm course using our FREE materials
Sheeva Azma writes about her successful experiment teaching a free, six-month science communication course based on her free curriculum open to all.
Science is beyond politics — but scientists are not.
A Ukrainian physicist talks about the ways scientists’ silence on matters of political importance undermines peace and stability amidst the Ukraine-Russia war.
Being a Woman in the US Means Being Part of the “Social Safety Net”
In a new book, sociologist Jessica Calarco argues that the US lacks a strong social safety net, causing women to pick up the slack.
20 Key Science Policy Takeaways from the AAAS Annual Meeting
Sheeva Azma shares 20 key science policy takeaways from the 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting.
Conference Recap: Science Policy Sessions at AAAS 2024 Annual Meeting
Sheeva Azma recaps science policy sessions at the 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting.
Capacity-Building for Public Engagement and Outreach in Science
The 2024 AAAS Conference featured a discussion on capacity-building and incentivizing of community engagement in science research.
Understanding the “Science of Science”
Sheeva Azma recaps a 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting session on the “science of science,” a field dedicated to introspecting on science as a human activity.
Non-Partisan Science Communication on Capitol Hill
The “Nonpartisan Science Communication in a Polarized World” talk at the 2024 AAAS Conference revealed insights on communicating with policymakers in Congress.
Engaging with the Local Community as a Scientist
Sheeva Azma recaps a session of the AAAS 2024 Annual Meeting about engaging local communities as a scientist.
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