A recent report finds that the Trump administration’s cancellation of science grants appropriated by Congress broke federal law.
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Frustrated with US Science Policy? Be Proactive, Not Reactive
True leaders are made in tough times. What if some of those leaders were scientists?
5 Ways Scientists Can Fearlessly Shape Science Policy
Scientists should understand politics to navigate the science policy world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Improving Open Science
Read this recap of a session on the future of open science at the 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting,
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