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Why You Should Hire Fancy Comma, LLC for Science-Based Political Campaign Communications
Hire Fancy Comma, LLC for nonpartisan science communication for political campaigns to create compelling narratives that engage voters effectively.
FAQ: Your Questions About Working in Congress, Answered
Scientists can enhance Congress with their expertise. Here are some answers to common questions about working in Congress as a scientist or someone who has a science background.
FAQ: Working in Congress as a Scientist (or Science Major)
Scientists can enhance Congress with their expertise. Here are some answers to common questions about working in Congress as a scientist or someone who has a science background.
A Scientist’s Guide to Staff Roles in the US Congress
The guide encourages scientists to engage in Congress to enhance legislative science capacity.
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.
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.
Comparing Scientists’ and Non-Scientists’ Use of Science in Congress
In this 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting session recap, Sheeva recaps a talk by K.L. Akerlof about how congressional staffers use science.
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