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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.

 Emory University
emoryscienceadvocacy.org/
Joined February 2014
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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
What to Know When Applying for Science Policy Fellowships. Sarah Ackerman. Former Research Fellow and AAAS Fellow.

ALT What to Know When Applying for Science Policy Fellowships. Sarah Ackerman. Former Research Fellow and AAAS Fellow.

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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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ALT Policy Briefs 101. 2023 Science Policy Writing Competition. NSPN and Forefront logos. Stock photo of a laptop.

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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
2023 Science Policy Writing Competition. Accepting submissions March 27 to May 15. NSPN and Forefront logos.

ALT 2023 Science Policy Writing Competition. Accepting submissions March 27 to May 15. NSPN and Forefront logos.

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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
Visual Science. Prompted by a Scientific Illustrator. George Retseck. Illustrator. Animator. Designer.

ALT Visual Science. Prompted by a Scientific Illustrator. George Retseck. Illustrator. Animator. Designer.

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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
Academic Advocacy. Steps Towards Successful Implementation. Azmi Ahmad. Advocacy Coordinator at Yale. Headshot.

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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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🧪💰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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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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Join us for our Article Writing Workshop in 7 days! 🖊 A great opportunity to engage in science writing and science policy with the experienced team behind the Cambridge Journal of Science and Policy, and maybe inspire you to submit an article for the next issue!
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NSPN believes every graduate student should receive support commensurate with local cost of living to compensate them for their skilled work. Read NSPN's official statement on recent university retaliation against striking graduate students: ow.ly/zOvo50MWkj4
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Deadline Extended: Seeking applications for #PhD scientists, engineers, & social scientists to make an impact on CA policy. Due *March 31.* CCST will be at @AAASmeetings in March. Find us to chat about the Fellowship! Learn More: ccst.us/applications-now-ope… #SciPol #AAASmtg #CAleg
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ALT A photo of the 2022 Fellows with a blue banner below highlighting that applications are now open with CCST's logo and the California State Capitol.

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New #ScienceBitesBlogging! #SciPolBites is a series of reflections about current issues in science and policy. In this SciPolBite, NSPN members reflect on the third year of the #COVID19 pandemic and what long-term challenges and opportunities have emerged: ow.ly/pRzJ50MMyCo
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You've heard me rave about it - now is your chance to become a @SciPolNetwork #SciPolScholar! Join me for a 6-week policy writing/pitching Bootcamp, followed by a 6-month paid Residency with a #SciPol organization of your choice! Learn more: scipolnetwork.org/spsr 🧵:
Science Policy Scholars: Policy and the Digital World. 6 week course, Wednesdays 6-8 pm ET, May 3rd through June 7th. Polish and apply your science policy skills! The text in this flyer overlays an image of digital app icons.

ALT Science Policy Scholars: Policy and the Digital World. 6 week course, Wednesdays 6-8 pm ET, May 3rd through June 7th. Polish and apply your science policy skills! The text in this flyer overlays an image of digital app icons.

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News alert: @AAAS_LSEN is growing! We are recruiting new Liaisons to elevate trust in #science by growing and engaging state-based civic engagement networks. Learn more and apply here: fal.cn/3vH3d
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