UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative

Official account of the Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative at UAB. Bridging the gap between #policy and #science. We’re a local allied group of @UCSUSA.

[UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative @SPAI_UAB]

PLEASE RT: Hey UAB students! Premiering January 2022, UAB will launch its NEW Graduate Certificate in Science Policy! Learn about the intersection of science, policy, and law and how to share your expertise in science beyond the bench! Details below!

[Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) @SciPolJournal]

This session features authors from our largest issue release—Volume 17, Issue 01—which was produced in partnership w/ @AAAS_STPF.

Articles touching on inequality, #climatechange, #2020Elections, #healthpolicy, #COVID19 & more.

Read it here:
https://t.co/WqFIci1tIM

#SciPol

[Eng&SciActLocally @ESAL_us]

If you missed the @SciPolJournal writing workshop this weekend, there's still a chance to sign up for the #JSPGEndlessFrontier webinar series! #scipol

[The GSG at UAB @uab_gsg]

For those students who require additional mental health support: Contact UAB SCS at (205)-934-5816. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Birmingham Crisis Line at (205)-323-7777 or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800)-273-8255.

[The GSG at UAB @uab_gsg]

In light of yesterday's events, GSG wants to remind our members that we as an organization strongly denounce white supremacy, racism, bigotry, fascism, nationalism, and violence.

[UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative @SPAI_UAB]

Reflecting critically over the abhorrent actions taken yesterday at the Capitol in D.C. the UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative we want to remind our members, followers, and UAB student body that we as an organization condemn white supremacy, racism, bigotry, and violence

[Linnea Saby @LinneaSaby]

Hey #sciencetwitter, call to action TODAY!!

We found serious issues with water quality control plans for a major natural gas pipeline, & wrote a public comment.

Can you review the comment, & add your name *by 8pm EST* if you agree?

https://t.co/meoqGyLQbH

details in thread 👇

[Science Policy and Advocacy Group (SPAG) at UNC-CH @UNC_SPAG]

We've got a great event coming up this week! Make sure to register by Wednesday for our fellowship workshop at https://t.co/fHz6AtWQN7.

[UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative @SPAI_UAB]

GOOD morning everyone! Wanna hear more about environmental justice and sustainability? SPAI and the UAB Green Initiative have gathered a panel of scientists, activists, and advocates to talk about politics and sustainability! We are SUPER excited for this and hope you'll join us!

[UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative @SPAI_UAB]

What your advice for a recent PhD graduate who wants to get involved in a career in science policy? Where should they start? Where should they look?

#scicomm #ScienceTwitter @AcademicChatter

[UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative @SPAI_UAB]

ATTENTION SPAI followers! We have had to make a correction to the meeting for What is Science Policy? Workshop. Here is the NEW zoom meeting ID and passcode:

[UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative @SPAI_UAB]

Attention everyone there has been a correction to the zoom link:
Meeting ID: 841 3927 8318
Passcode: green

[UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative @SPAI_UAB]

What is Science Policy workshop!! Monday, Sept 21 at 6pm

We will have multiple guests from the AAAS Science and Technology Fellowship and ASBMB science policy training fellowships to answer YOUR questions and describe their experiences in how they got started.

[The GSG at UAB @uab_gsg]

⚗️⚖️❓ So what is science policy? Are you intrigued? Join UAB Science Policy & Advocacy together with the Green Initiative on September 21st to find out more! ⚗️⚖️❓

[National Science Policy Network (NSPN) @SciPolNetwork]

It's a great week to get involved with the NSPN! Stop by a committee meeting to get involved or see what's going on & then end the week with a cool Arctic Treaty webinar w/ the Science Diplomacy Committee!

You can find the Zoom info on our website at: https://t.co/ZoukLHUTHH

[The GSG at UAB @uab_gsg]

⚗️⚖️❓ So what is science policy? Are you intrigued? Join UAB Science Policy & Advocacy together with the Green Initiative on September 21st to find out more! ⚗️⚖️❓

[Eng&SciActLocally @ESAL_us]

One of the hardest parts of becoming a scientist advocate is figuring out where to start!

Join @SciNetUCS and @sacnas TOMORROW 9/2 at 3-4 pm EST for an online training on mapping your most effective path of creating change.

RSVP: https://t.co/Irh8EONDsc

[UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative @SPAI_UAB]

Check out how you can transform your expertise in science into policy. For years science policy has been dominated by attorneys and politicians, not scientists! See this article to learn more how you can shape policy as a scientist : https://t.co/9ZHjBS1zev

[UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative @SPAI_UAB]

Interested in a career in science policy? Want to know more about career in science policy? Come check out UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative!

We are happy to answer any questions about career paths, fellowships, and how to get started.

Keep a look out for our events!

[UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative @SPAI_UAB]

Blazers! Interested in Science Policy and Advocacy? Want to learn more how you can use your expertise in science to shape policy and science politics? JOIN us at the UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative. Exec Board positions open now! @uab_gsg #goblazers #sciencepolicy

[UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative @SPAI_UAB]

Blazers! Interested in Science Policy and Advocacy? Want to learn more how you can use your expertise in science to shape policy and science politics? JOIN us at the UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative. Exec Board positions open now! @uab_gsg #goblazers #sciencepolicy

[NIH @NIH]

The #NIH Strategic Plan for #COVID19 Research aims to mobilize and coordinate the biomedical research community to rapidly develop treatments, vaccines&diagnostics. The plan includes a focus on addressing vulnerable populations most affected by the virus. https://t.co/JSMeIU1Vaf