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The Emory Science Advocacy Network (EScAN) is a nonpartisan graduate student-led advocacy group with interests in science advocacy, #SciPol, & #SciComm.

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Joined February 2014
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The Exec Board is sad to announce that EScAN will not be returning as an active organization this Fall semester. We're incredibly proud of everything accomplished by our graduate student members over nearly a decade of EScAN's presence on campus! Thank you to all our supporters -
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especially the many SciPol professionals who volunteered their time & insights to speak on career panels, our great friends at @Sci4GA, & EScAN's faculty advisor @joelpbaumgart!
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Wondering how to apply for a #SciPol fellowship? Check out the recording of our Grants & Finance Committee's recent event with Dr. Sarah Ackerman! You'll learn about the application process and what to expect as a fellow. Watch the event here: youtu.be/0B5o-8gfQiM
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Submissions for the 2023 #SciPol Writing Competition open on Monday, March 27! Catch up on the recording of this week's Policy Briefs 101 session to learn how to communicate your policy idea: ow.ly/A6q450NqFBI Learn more about the competition: ow.ly/aL4V50NqFBG
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Submissions are now open for the 2023 #SciPol Writing Competition with NSPN and Forefront! Submissions will be accepted through May 15 in a variety of formats, including science notes, short policy briefs, and science policy research papers. Read more: ow.ly/S1nb50NrYtl
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Are you interested in #VisComm or #DataViz? Join our Public Engagement & #SciComm Committee on Thursday, April 27 at 7pm ET for a workshop with scientific illustrator George Retseck! You'll learn basic skills in a vector graphics program. Register: ow.ly/Nlmc50NFSys
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Are you interested in #advocacy in academic institutions or the broader world? Join our Advocacy and Graduate Education Committees for a workshop on April 19 at 5pm ET! Azmi Ahmad will share a stepwise method for advocacy in academic settings. Register: ow.ly/Cecc50NzKvZ
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NSPN is excited to announce that we are merging with @SciDebate to relaunch the initiative under a new name - Science on the Ballot! #ScienceOnTheBallot asks candidates, elected officials, the public, and the media to consider #SciPol issues. Read more: ow.ly/sHMj50NxSFW
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Join us if you’re on campus in Atwood Chem building, Room 320! We’ll be writing more postcards to reps about #SB140, #HB71, and the #FY2024 budget
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🧪💰What does the Presidential Budget request propose for this country's science agencies? Check the thread for the proposed budgets for @NSF, @ENERGY, @NASA, @NOAA, @NIST, @DeptofDefense, and #TechHubs.
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Our annual Letter Writing Campaign kicks off today! You can find us tabling all week out in front of the Whitehead Biomed building from 4-5PM, 🌧️ or ☀️. Stop by to send a postcard to your reps about GA's #Okefenokee Protection Act & science funding in the #FY2024 fed budget.
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Find your state reps here: openstates.org/ga/ – at East Point, GA
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Science is all around us! Bring your friends and family on a 2.5-mile route through the @EmoryUniversity campus with ten intriguing science stops during Discovery Walk: Emory today at 1 PM! 🏃‍♀️ Presented by @ScienceATL. bit.ly/3YfCRuu #ATLSciFest
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🔬@theAGU's 2023 Policy Priorities are out! 📣Use this link reach out to your legislators and let them know these are key #sciencepolicy priorities for this year: fal.cn/3wwZW ⚗️Learn more about our policy priorities here: fal.cn/3wwZV
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Neal Lane @BakerInstitute fellow notes that the budget proposal shows Biden's strong commitment to #science and #innovation, especially for @NSF. Read more in @Nature article nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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Join us on March 23rd at 1pm ET for an interactive session exploring how #community engagement and #equity data analysis helped advocates pass the @CityofDecaturGA 's Clean Energy Plan. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Do you want to production assist or table for science? Follow this link for volunteer details & the sign-up form! bit.ly/3HEbVzD 🚀🚀🚀 #science #atlantasciencefestival #volunteeropportunity #volunteersneeded #scicomm #science #scienceatl #atl #atlanta #events
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We are seeking volunteers! Do you want to production assist or table for science? Follow this link for more details & the sign-up form! bit.ly/ASFVol23 🚀🚀🚀 #science #atlantasciencefestival #volunteersneeded #scicomm #science #scienceatl #atl #atlanta #events
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We have an exciting Atlanta Science Tavern coming this month with two speakers, Lindsey Trejo, bioengineering PhD candidate at Georgia Tech, & Benjamin Shafer, robotics PhD candidate at Georgia Tech. Visit bit.ly/3S4gtCX for more details! 👵🚶👴 #seniors #accessibil…
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