From explicitly acknowledging concerns to providing mobilizing information. Important new @theNASciences@NASEM_DBASSE#SEAN report on what social science tells us about successful #COVID19#vaccine adoption strategies. https://t.co/qndyZ2QE8z) #scicomm#scipol
Keep saying it until everyone gets it: the costs of climate change are coming for us one way or another. If we start paying for them now (with programs designed to halt carbon emissions), it’ll cost us LESS. (Plus there’s a bunch of nice fringe benefits that come with prevention)
Biomedical, epidemiological, & behavioral research leading public policy have played a major role in increasing life expectancy & quality of life. We've cataloged major public health milestones of the last 100 yrs. Take a look ahead of #PHTYD: https://t.co/2CP3Nt6s1M
We asked Georgia Candidates questions about science and policy. And they answered. See their responses here (https://t.co/WGa101jzsl). Your candidate hasn't responded? Encourage them to reply today! #sciencepolicy@scipolnetwork@SciDebate @LocalScienceNet
When you get to the end of your ballot - there are referendums written in indecipherable legal terms. Never fear! We've created a handy guide to decipher what a "Yes" or "No" vote means on the three state-wide referendums.
https://t.co/bKioyuu3ir
VACCINE EFFICACY 101: A biostatistician's primer
Ten tweets to cover:
- How is vaccine efficacy calculated?
- Distinguishing between infection, disease, & severe disease.
- Measuring reduced infectiousness.
- Vaccine efficacy vs. effectiveness!
The NSPN is committed to empowering & equipping our members w/ #scipol tools for success! Check out our crowd-sourced list of fellowships, conferences, communities & more at: https://t.co/ChlXK65zii
Special thanks to @kellylsingel for the list of fellowships that we worked from!
Tune in now to hear @RepShalala and @repgregwalden responding to the same question: How do we build back strong after #COVID19 and what has #COVID19 revealed about our nation’s discovery, development, and delivery capabilities? https://t.co/aXd4VU4lMm #20/3/1 #RAForum
Red, blue, or purple - regardless of your political affiliation - voting is something all Americans can and should vote. Make your voice heard.
https://t.co/nwhh4p9AyA
Burnout. Tension. Worrying about exposing family members. Ten- to fourteen-hour days. Some #HealthCareHeroes continue to struggle with the amount of COVID-19 cases and the consequences of treating them. https://t.co/WyIlrALXfb
The Coalition of Science Advocates, born in 2019, fosters a strong, inclusive network of local advocates that democratizes the power of science for the common good. Learn more about how we do this at https://t.co/tTlHVQh1Wh.
More excerpts from the @WhiteHouse FY2022 R&D priorities memo:
"quantum information science"
"advanced manufacturing"
"advanced military capabilities"
"earth system predictability"
"ocean mapping"
"space leadership"
The @WhiteHouse published their R&D budgetary priorities memo one week ago. Phrases to highlight the focus areas:
"Industries of the Future"
"artificial intelligence"
"partnership"
"education"
"security"
"disease forecasting"
"bioeconomy"
"evidence-based standards"
The census not only determines how $1.5 trillion dollars annually will be spread across the United States, but it helps public health experts understand their communities to better serve them. But a schedule change might risk an inaccurate count. https://t.co/dvpjopCQhy
"Governors face a difficult decision on schools. Many public health experts have argued that their policies on reopenings should account for not only new infections and testing but also the risks of hospitalizations and deaths."
https://t.co/PkZUDteBNa