UGA SPEAR
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We are a new UGA student organization SPEAR: Science Policy Education, Advocacy, and Research at the University of Georgia. Turn your science into ACTION! 🔬✊
Athens, GA
Joined February 2017
Last Monday, we hosted Katrina Cochrane and Gabi Vesey from @SenatorWarnock's office. Thanks so much for coming by and learning about all the work our graduate students are engaged in. Special shout out to @AIBSbiology for setting this up and @ugagr for logistical support!
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Giovanna Guerrero-Medina ('05 #MirzayanFellow): "The Mirzayan Fellowship gave me my start in science policy & a better vision for how scientists could contribute in different ways to the improvement of the scientific enterprise." Apply Now:
mirzayanfellow.nas.edu
This program is an early career educational and training opportunity. It is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy.
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Register now for our upcoming event on leveraging data for social impact, co-hosted with The Princeton Eviction Lab (@evictionlab) on Thurs Sept 14th, 11:30am-1:00pm ET. With @ps_hepburn, @taraghuveer, #AlanMallach. https://t.co/REpTO7cusT
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Next up in the recruitment series on 8/22: #career exploration! Join fellows Dale Oliver, @NathanDadap, and @KennaRewcastle to learn how they leveraged and grew their skill sets during their STPF fellowships. #scipolcareers Register: https://t.co/V6dEMAxAf6
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In this piece, @evo_inam and I urge the National Science and Technology Council to address major issues experienced by grad students. They have an excellent opportunity to push for change in their upcoming 2023–2028 Federal STEM Strategic Plan. https://t.co/KD7X33efJF
#phdlife
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Graduate programs can improve graduate student retention by adopting clear and comprehensive standards
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The 2024 #MirzayanFellowship application is now officially open! Apply by October 16:
mirzayanfellow.nas.edu
This program is an early career educational and training opportunity. It is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy.
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Last but certainly not least on our scheduled stops: the @OkeSwampPark is hosting a virtual presentation about the Okefenokee Swamp! Register here to learn about the importance of this natural resource in the environment👉 https://t.co/CK9hGqMuku?
#GAWaterHunt2023
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Interested in increasing retention of #STEM graduate students? Check out this policy brief published in @SciTecForefront: "Establish national standards for supporting STEM graduate students" by our very own @_ale_villegas and @evo_inam
https://t.co/tJySZMPCTJ
#phdchat #scipol
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Graduate programs can improve graduate student retention by adopting clear and comprehensive standards
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What an unforgettable send-off to the Atlanta Science Festival 2023! We now have dozens & dozens of postcards to hand-deliver to our community's legislators. Thank you to our volunteers, staff, and @ScienceATL for making it all possible! Now, we rest up for April!
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Big thanks to @aaas CEO @sudipsparikh for starting off Day 2 of #MakingOurCASE with a great conversation about trust in science, science diplomacy, state science policy, & how to describe a hamster (ask him to tell you that story - believe us).
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So excited to meet everyone attending the @AAAS_GR #MakingOurCASE workshop! Stop by the S&T Policy Fellowships table during breaks and lunch to chat #scipol fellowships. @AAAS_STPF
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Please join us next week for a panel discussion on careers in science communication and science policy! And a huge thank you to our phenomenal guests, Dr. Mallory Smith, Gwendolyn Bogard, and Dr. Andrea Stathopoulos!
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Thanks for the shout out, and major props to SPEAR's Pres. @evo_inam !!
NSPN's @SPEAR_UGA builds a space for students to discuss science policy issues and advocate in their community and beyond. NSPN member Inam Jameel shares some of the group's current challenges and future plans on our blog: https://t.co/ThTbGPAA0d
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🚨: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN From PhD to policy, kickstart your science policy career with a year of direct experience in the California State Senate, Assembly, State Agencies, & Offices of the Governor. Learn More: https://t.co/yNAsMhiOaE
#SciPolJobs #SciComm #SciPol #CAleg
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Looking for funding to support your chapter's #SciPol, #SciComm, #SciDip, or #advocacy goals? Apply for our Chapter Development Fund! The fund provides up to $1000 per year to support the growth and development of NSPN chapters. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/RDyJBvEtJQ
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"It pains me to think how many people are kept out of science not for a lack of talent, but because they didn’t excel at a standardized test." How effective are standardized tests? Not that effective, this piece argues. #ScienceMagArchives
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Grad schools need to see beyond standardized tests, this researcher argues
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👉Scientists in State Politics👈 Joins us for a conversation with four scientists-policymakers about their careers, challenges & opportunities in entry to politics, and how they use their backgrounds in evidence-based policymaking Dec 6th, 1pm ET on Zoom More info🧵
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Join @AAAS_GRÂ for a Post-Election #MakingOurCASE Workshop on Monday, Nov. 14 at 1-3:30pm ET. The workshop will be virtual & free for all undergrads, grad students, & postdocs to attend. Register here: https://t.co/CaahbW3KY4
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REMINDER: on Tuesday, Nov. 8, CSD will host a webinar to celebrate #SciDipTurns10. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from esteemed speakers Cathy Campbell, Robert Hormats, Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, and Larry Susskind. Register here: https://t.co/Emu6tVvM6E
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