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http://www.ucsusa.org/sciencenetwork 08-11-2013 19:22:34
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I am deeply honored to receive the SigmaXi Mantel #NextGen Women's Leadership Award for #scipol #advocacy efforts to bolster U.S. scientific #research and #innovation. Read more: bit.ly/4dATEjI Federation of American Scientists🔬 ARIS, Advancing Research Impact in Society ASGCT S&TPolicyFellowships Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
Curious to learn about the nexus among scientists, voters, & decisionmakers? Check out Alyssa Shearer, PhD's blog to learn the importance of communicating science during elections & increasing scientists' civic engagement: blog.ucsusa.org/alyssa-shearer…
Today 77 Nobel laureates and world leaders released a letter calling on the United Nations Summit of the Future in September to address the urgent need for international cooperation on a fast and fair phaseout of fossil fuels. fossilfueltreaty.org/summit-of-the-…
Most college students are voters, and those numbers continue to grow. Overall, student voter turnout has increased dramatically over the last decade. Read more about these trends (including what this looks like for STEM students) from Ingrid Paredes, PhD blog.ucsusa.org/ingrid-paredes…
Bad actors are actively trying to suppress student voter turnout through a variety of tactics. Ingrid Paredes, PhD highlights what to watch out for leading up to the 2024 election: blog.ucsusa.org/ingrid-paredes… #VoteReady
Disinformation continues to divide communities & delay actions needed for a safer world. Join Union of Concerned Scientists on 9/26 to learn best practices for countering disinformation as we lead up to the presidential election: secure.ucsusa.org/a/2024-9-26-co…
What words or feelings immediately come to mind when you think of a public meeting? The Science Network members identified three major ways to help agencies conduct more meaningful community engagement in Massachusetts. Check out what they discovered: act.ucsusa.org/4drXCM3
Some states are passing laws that make it more difficult for students to vote. Alyssa Shearer, PhD takes a look at Florida as just one of these examples: blog.ucsusa.org/alyssa-shearer… #StudentVote
Congrats to Science Network Member, Dr. Heather Price (Dr. Heather Price)!!
Do transportation-related public meetings in Massachusetts truly incorporate meaningful community engagement? Check out our new Science Network guest blog post by four Urban + Environmental Policy + Planning graduate students. act.ucsusa.org/4drXCM3