Be a Voice for Science
The ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Science Policy Office represents the needs and priorities of Society members to policymakers.
At the Annual Meeting, the Science Policy Office offers several sessions where meeting attendees can develop their advocacy and communication skills and learn more about how scientists can most effectively impact the policy process. Information on the sessions will be coming soon!
Science Policy LuncheonAll grad student attendees invited to participate
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek Hotel - Grand Ballroom E
The Graduate Student Science Policy Luncheon will give attendees the knowledge and tools to more effectively engage in science advocacy. Hear from a panel of experts engaged in various science policy activities and learn why it’s so important for students to engage in advocacy. After the panel discussion, attendees will break into small groups to share their experiences and ask questions. Registered attendees receive priority seating. Lunch generously provided by Bayer Crop Science.
Sci-Advocacy: An Advocacy and Communication Workshop
All attendees invited to participate
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 9:30-11:00am
Location: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek Hotel - Skylight Ballroom
Do you have interest in engaging in advocacy, but don't know where to begin? When it comes to science, policymakers need an answer to the “so what?” question to justify spending precious federal dollars on what can seem like an abstract research topic. All researchers should be able to explain to Congress the rational for their research funding. In this unique policy and communication workshop, you have the opportunity to do just that! Through discussion and guided exercises, you will learn about the federal budget and how it impacts you, how to effectively engage in advocacy, and how to effectively communicate with policymakers. Then each attendee will present their three-minute research “pitch” to our policy experts and Fellow participants. Receive feedback on your narrative to help you make the most clear, concise, and compelling case that explains why policymakers should support your research.
Registration required. Fee: $10
Contact Rachel Owen for more information on the workshop. Contact Lynne Navis with registration questions.
Climate Task Force Discussion
All attendees invited to participate
Monday, Nov. 8, 4:00-5:00pm
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Society Center - Science Policy Booth
Meet with representatives from the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Climate Task Force to discuss the new climate solutions statement and learn about how Society members can get involved in climate change advocacy.
