UC SPG

#Science #Policy Group at the University of Chicago. Dedicated to educate, involve, and inform students in STEM about policy. #scipol

[UC SPG @UCSciencePolicy]

Science Policy Meeting Tonight! Our monthly article is "Meeting 1.5C warming limit hinges on governments more than technology, study says"

[UC SPG @UCSciencePolicy]

Join us tomorrow for our Science Policy 101 event!

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

Policy Memo: “The Crisis of US Coal Communities: Strategies for a Just Transition to Renewable Energy” by @a_cosmic_girl, @rstarr_14, @becca_vanhoeck & @merelairward.

Read more: https://t.co/fRX3MvoHDn

#RenewableEnergy #ClimateSolutions #Coal @UCSciencePolicy @UNC_SPAG #SciPol

[The Science Network @SciNetUCS]

Are you a scientist (or pursuing a degree) doing advocacy and/or research with community groups? Apply to the Science for Public Good Fund for up to $1000 financial support for your work: https://t.co/9s31blv5bn

[UC SPG @UCSciencePolicy]

UCSPG was the proud recipient of a @ResearchAmerica microgrant in 2019, when we used it to host a panel discussion with elected officials and community organizers around Chicago's water policy! Check out this opportunity!

[ResearchAmerica @ResearchAmerica]

#DIY projects let you do things the way you want to. Our #RAMicrogrant Program is providing up to $2,000 for your #SciPol group to design your own civic engagement project. Creativity encouraged! Apply with your DIY idea by 10/12/21. https://t.co/fR5QyJTGNq #Scicomm #STEM

[UC SPG @UCSciencePolicy]

Watch the stream to hear an influential group of scientists who are working for a range of government agencies and research institutions address science & technology issues of great national importance!

[UC SPG @UCSciencePolicy]

Tuesday and Wednesday this week, tune in to the (public) first meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology (PCAST): https://t.co/gVD0zcxgWm Register through the link at the bottom.

[UC SPG @UCSciencePolicy]

The first meeting topics are "Strengthening US Science & Technology Global Leadership for the 21st Century" (Tues) and "The State of US Preparedness and Public Health as Revealed by the Pandemic" (Wed).

[National Science Policy Network (NSPN) @SciPolNetwork]

We are so excited to be hosting our 4th #SciPolSymposium virtually Nov 19-20! The theme this year is all about the ongoing #ClimateCrisis and the many implications for food & housing insecurity, #PublicHealth, shared resources, & more!

Register at https://t.co/FDCZmZIu0W 🌎

[UC SPG @UCSciencePolicy]

One of the leading science policy workshops is free and open to all students and postdocs this year! Take advantage and attend Sept 23-24:

[AAAS Gov't Relations @AAAS_GR]

📢#MakingOurCASE ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 The 2021 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science & Engineering (CASE) Workshop will take place September 23-24 virtually. It's FREE & OPEN to all students and postdocs. Register today! #SciPol #SciComm https://t.co/nvGDTEz9dt

[ResearchAmerica @ResearchAmerica]

Are you an early career researcher passionate about #scicomm? We're accepting submissions for our Op-Ed Competition! The 1st place winner will receive a cash prize & will be invited to participate in #RAForum. Submit your op-ed to [email protected] by Monday, August 16.

[ResearchAmerica @ResearchAmerica]

Calling early career scientists interested in #scicomm #scipol! The Rita Allen Foundation is identifying a new class of Civic Science Fellows. This cohort will join a community of promising leaders in civic science research & engagement .

Open positions: https://t.co/iYUb3CQCSr

[UC SPG @UCSciencePolicy]

For institutional advocacy, Gwen organized a UCSPG screening of Picture a Scientist @PictureaSciFilm, which investigates stories of women scientists. This showing brought in over 200 viewers and kick-started a wave of showings throughout many UChicago departments!

[UC SPG @UCSciencePolicy]

Gwen Gallagher, UCSPG's President last year, earned two NSPN SciPol Awards! Congrats on a win in "Individual Contributions to NSPN Hubs" and a runner-up in "Institutional or Community Advocacy"!

[National Science Policy Network (NSPN) @SciPolNetwork]

🏆 The inaugural #SciPol Awards highlights individual and chapter members of the National Science Policy Network for their contributions to science policy, advocacy, communication, and diplomacy.

Read more about these SciPol stars at https://t.co/RfkWcDhcnu

[UC SPG @UCSciencePolicy]

For the contribution to NSPN's Central Hub, Gwen was recognized for starting the Central Hub Journal Club series, which brings together Hub members and science policy article authors to discuss important sci pol issues in depth.

[ResearchAmerica @ResearchAmerica]

Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit is TOMORROW! With opportunities to explore careers, network, & join workshops, you won't want to miss it. We have limited spots open. Today is the last day to register: https://t.co/6GqE7j8Dtc
#RA21Summit @scipolnetwork

[UC SPG @UCSciencePolicy]

Another great policy memo by UCSPG member @a_cosmic_girl! This one outlines policy steps for helping coal-industry communities transition to a renewable energy future. UCSPG has a lot of Grace's #SciPol energy in its portfolio!

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

🆕Policy Memo: “The Crisis of US Coal Communities: Strategies for a Just Transition to Renewable Energy” by @a_cosmic_girl, @rstarr_14, @becca_vanhoeck & @merelairward

Read more: https://t.co/fRX3MvoHDn

#RenewableEnergy #ClimateSolutions #Coal @UCSciencePolicy @UNC_SPAG #SciPol

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

🆕Policy Memo: “The Crisis of US Coal Communities: Strategies for a Just Transition to Renewable Energy” by @a_cosmic_girl, @rstarr_14, @becca_vanhoeck & @merelairward

Read more: https://t.co/fRX3MvoHDn

#RenewableEnergy #ClimateSolutions #Coal @UCSciencePolicy @UNC_SPAG #SciPol

[Fermilab @Fermilab]

The application deadline for the new Carolyn B. Parker Fellowship for #BlackInSTEM postdocs is July 2. Come work on quantum science at the #SQMSCenter! #BlackInPhysics
https://t.co/qwTlvt7rd6

[S&TPolicyFellowships @AAAS_STPF]

NOW OPEN: The S&T Policy Fellowships application.
Are you ready to advance your career in #scipol? STPF has been bringing science to federal policy for nearly 50 years. Start your #STPFcareerpath!
https://t.co/mmFWBpAd66