ESEP’s Science Policy Webinars

 2019-2020 Webinar Series

Held in partnership with the National Science Policy Network, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and the Journal for Science Policy and Governance.

FEBRUARY WEBINAR
Big Money, Big Dreams: Where Could We Be Investing in the U.S. S&T Budget
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2020
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time

The complexity and size of the U.S. S&T budget makes it a difficult task to strategize investments and progress. On February 20th, 3 pm EST, join us for a panel conversation titled Big Money, Big Dreams: Where Could We Be Investing in the U.S. S&T Budget? Panelists Maryann Feldman, former Science of Science and Innovation Policy (SciSIP) Program Director at the National Science Foundation, and Matt Hourihan, director of the R&D Budget and Policy Program for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), will discuss their perspectives on how the S&T budget could look like, in an ideal world. The event will be moderated by Mike Waring is Executive Director of Federal Relations for the University of Michigan.

For those interested in delving into the weeds a bit prior, Matt Hourihan recently published with the Day One Project a white paper titled "Ambitious, Achievable, and Sustainable: A Blueprint for Reclaiming American Research Leadership"

Panelists:
Maryann P. Feldman, on Twitter @maryann_feldman
Matt Hourihan, on Twitter @MattHourihan

Moderator:
Mike Waring, on Twitter @mwaringuofm

NOVEMBER WEBINAR
Go Far, Go Together: Starting and Sustaining Science Policy Groups
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time

Science policy as a discipline is quickly gaining traction as both a viable non-academic career path, and a valuable set of skills needed for academic researchers to serve as advocates for their work and understand the greater societal context surrounding science. However, many students passionate about policy find themselves without the surrounding local network of like-minded scientists and resources that a student-led science policy group can provide. What is one to do when left on such an island? Why, create their own group of course! Tune in to gain the tools and insight you need to start a group of your own and gather your tribe for your journey into science policy.

Panelists:
Samantha Anderson, University of Wisconsin-Madison, on Twitter @SciPolSam
William Ota, University of California, Riverside, on Twitter @Willie_mota
Lisbet Finseth, University of Colorado-Anschutz, on Twitter @FinsethLisbet

Moderator:
Derreck Carter-House, on Twitter @ZygoAntagonist

OCTOBER WEBINAR
Running for Office: From Labrat to Legislator
Thursday, October 17, 2019
3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time

Have you ever thought about taking your scientific-thinking skills and applying them to directly represent your community? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to run for office, but aren’t sure where to start? Or maybe you’re just curious about what it’s like to be a candidate, or what you can do to support one? No matter the case, please join us October 17th to hear from scientists who have run for office at the federal, state, and local levels and arm ​yourself with the knowledge ​to be an
effective, active part of the political process!

Panelists:
Nancy Metayer, on Twitter @Nancy_Metayer
Tepring Piquado, on Twitter @DrTepring
Adrian Rivera-Reyes, on Twitter @adrianinphilly
Hallie Thompson, on Twitter @HJ_Thompson

​Moderator:
Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker on Twitter @AndrewZwicker

SEPTEMBER WEBINAR
State Level Policy Fellowships: Opportunities, Progress and Ongoing Efforts
Thursday, September 19, 2019
3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time

While science policy fellowships are often seen as only existing at the federal level, a host of opportunities to launch a career in science policy exist at the state level, with more state-level programs beginning in new states every year. This webinar will: inform as to the ongoing efforts nationwide to institute state-level policy fellowships; discuss specific recently launched programs and their efforts/challenges; provide perspective from a current fellow at the state level; and discuss obstacles and consideration in outreach, coalition building, and structure of state-level policy fellowship programs.

Panelists:
Debbie Stine: President, Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Analysis & Education, LLC
Adam Jones: Program Officer, Science, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Anna Dulencin: Senior Program Coordinator, Science and Politics Initiative, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University
Rachel Owen: Director, Missouri Science & Technology Policy Fellows
Anna Hagstrom: Inaugural Science and Technology Policy Fellow, Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

AUGUST WEBINAR
Fantastic Briefs and How to Use Them: Engaging with Policymakers, the Media and the Public
Thursday, August 29, 2019
3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time

Policy briefs, or memos, can be an effective tool in educating and engaging policymakers on a specific issue—and a powerful way scientists can build relationships with elected officials. This webinar will: demystify what policy briefs are; provide examples of how policy briefs can be effective tools for engaging with policymakers; and explain how to repurpose policy briefs for engaging with the media and the public.