Aspen Institute Science & Society Program

The Science & Society Program at the @AspenInstitute serves as a laboratory to test approaches that help maximize the benefits of science for public good.

[Aspen Institute Science & Society Program @aspen_science]

**NEW REPORT** 📘 "Tactics for Trust: A Playbook for Building Public Trust in Science
In Spring 2024, @aspen_science hosted a diverse group of #trustbuilders to discuss effective strategies to build public trust. Our 'toolkit' is now available!

🔗 https://t.co/FMyGiXLJVH

[Aspen Institute Science & Society Program @aspen_science]

In Washington, DC, Executive Director Aaron Mertz, Communications Coordinator Sejal Goud, and Intern in Civic Service Kyler Zhou attend the inaugural State of the Science Address at @theNASEM the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

[Aspen Institute Science & Society Program @aspen_science]

Hassan and 3 Ambassadors (Anthony Dant, Elise Arellano-Thompson, Dorianis Perez) were accepted to present a STEM Symposium at SACNAS this fall. Congratulations to our Ambassadors for receiving acceptances for all 3 submissions to SACNAS! 🥳

#STEM #STEMEducation #SACNAS #OFIS

[Aspen Institute Science & Society Program @aspen_science]

Congratulations to our youth initiative, Our Future is Science!

@OurFutureIsSci was named a Top 30 @Falling_Walls Foundation Engage Finalist.

Check out the finalists: ➡️https://t.co/s8Zy9cegWv

#OFIS #youth #STEMEducation #STEMDiversity #ScienceSummit24

[Falling Walls @Falling_Walls]

🎉 Congratulations to all #GlobalCall24 finalists! Check out the finalists in #LifeSciences, PhysicalSciences, Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities, Art & Science, #FallingWallsVenture, and @FWEngage ➡️ https://t.co/J6DaCayKUH

[Aspen Institute Science & Society Program @aspen_science]

Science communicator & former @ScienceNews #CivicScienceFellow Martina G. Efeyini, joins the Science & Society Team to help amplify the program’s work & create engaging content.

@mefeyini is the Founder of @TheNEXTSCi digital #SciComm service & trained toxicologist. #SciComm

[National Academy of Engineering @theNAEng]

#HigherEducationDay: Student-centered approaches to STEM education can help spark interest in #engineering among students.

Explore goals for the future of #STEM education and learn about strategies for creating student-centered learning experiences here: https://t.co/rNGCi1gew9

[The Aspen Institute @AspenInstitute]

Applications for the Impact West Africa Fellowship, a year-long program by @aspeninnovators offering communications and advocacy training for West African leaders, are closing soon!

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/uc7nqevBpw

#WestAfrica
#ImpactWestAfricaFellowship

[Aspen Institute Science & Society Program @aspen_science]

Welcome rising Princeton University sophomores, Alexandra Montgomery and Kyler Zhou. They are joining our team this summer, marking our third year of partnership with the with @Pace_Princeton - Princeton University Internships in Civic Service (PICS) Program. Congrats!

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🎉Exciting update! Because of the intellectual, programmatic, and financial achievements of the Science & Society Program since its inception five years ago, Aaron F. Mertz was promoted from Director to Executive Director at the Aspen Institute. Congratulations to Aaron!

[Aspen Institute Science & Society Program @aspen_science]

@OurFutureIsSci Ambassadors to present at the 2024 @SACNAS!

The impact of urban environmental heterogeneity on bird abundance across Los Angeles, California

👏 to the co-authors: Anthony Dant, Edward Chen, Hassan Farah, & Lilian Doan
#STEM #STEMEducation

[Aspen Institute Science & Society Program @aspen_science]

@OurFutureisSci Ambassadors presenting at 2024 @SACNAS!

Examining Food Access & Associated Barriers in Native American Communities

👏 co-authors: Edward Chen, Puru Saxena, Dorianis Perez, Ian Shen, Therese Eves Mbah, Elise Arellano-Thompson & Hassan Farah
#STEM #STEMEducation

[ASBMB @ASBMB]

Thank you to our members and staff who met w/policymakers on Capitol Hill today. We so appreciate all your support in advocating for basic science! Want to participate? Email your elected officials: https://t.co/yUr7IXCH8d. Thank you! #ASBMBadvocates #ASBMBHillDay
📷: @ThePageLab

[Aspen Institute Science & Society Program @aspen_science]

Read The Future of Science in America: The Election Issue magazine, released in partnership with the @AspenInstitute #ScienceandSociety Program, @leaps_org and @good in October 2020! #SciFri https://t.co/e8U55r3eo7

[Aspen Institute Science & Society Program @aspen_science]

Welcome to the next installment of #ScienceHolidays with the @AspenInstitute #ScienceAndSociety Program!🚀 Today, we are celebrating #WorldSpaceWeek🌌, from October 4th - October 10th, created by the United Nations.☄️ This year’s theme is Space & Entrepreneurship.🛰️#STEAM #STEM

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Welcome to the next installment of #ScienceHolidays with the @AspenInstitute #ScienceAndSociety Program! Today, we are celebrating #WorldHabitatDay, created by the United Nations to spotlight shelter and the need for united accountability throughout the globe. #STEAM #STEM

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Welcome to the next installment of #ScienceHolidays with the @AspenInstitute #ScienceAndSociety Program! Today, we are celebrating #ChildHealthDay, a U.S. Federal Holiday and proclamation by the current President that supports children’s health and welfare. #STEAM #STEM

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Read The Pandemic Issue magazine, released in partnership with the @AspenInstitute #ScienceandSociety Program, @leaps_org and @good in June 2020! #SciFri #STEAM #STEM https://t.co/l4wu48VT6E

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Read the In Favor of Pure Science report, released in partnership with the @AspenInstitute #ScienceandSociety Program and The @KavliFoundation last September! #SciFri #STEAM #STEM #diversityinSTEM https://t.co/psV1AmSR2v

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Welcome to the next installment of #ScienceHolidays with the @AspenInstitute #ScienceAndSociety Program! Today, we are celebrating #InternationalDayofPeace, created by the United Nations. This year’s theme is Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals. #STEAM #STEM