@SPEAR_UGA

We are a new UGA student organization SPEAR: Science Policy Education, Advocacy, and Research at the University of Georgia. Turn your science into ACTION! šŸ”¬āœŠ

 Athens, GA
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Joined February 2017
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Last Monday, we hosted Katrina Cochrane and Gabi Vesey from @SenatorWarnock's office. Thanks so much for coming by and learning about all the work our graduate students are engaged in. Special shout out to @AIBSbiology for setting this up and @ugagr for logistical support!
Three graduate students are standing with one congressional staffer. They are surrounded by shelves that hold plants that used for research

ALT Three graduate students are standing with one congressional staffer. They are surrounded by shelves that hold plants that used for research

Two congressional staffers are posed next to a professor and two graduate students. Behind them is a sign advertising the Center for Tropical Emerging Global Diseases, located at the University of Georgia

ALT Two congressional staffers are posed next to a professor and two graduate students. Behind them is a sign advertising the Center for Tropical Emerging Global Diseases, located at the University of Georgia

A group of seven researchers and a congressional staffer are posed facing the camera in front of two research posters.

ALT A group of seven researchers and a congressional staffer are posed facing the camera in front of two research posters.

A congressional staffer and a graduate student are posed facing the camera. They are outside. There is a netted box between them containing monarch butterflies used for research

ALT A congressional staffer and a graduate student are posed facing the camera. They are outside. There is a netted box between them containing monarch butterflies used for research

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Giovanna Guerrero-Medina ('05 #MirzayanFellow): "The Mirzayan Fellowship gave me my start in science policy & a better vision for how scientists could contribute in different ways to the improvement of the scientific enterprise." Apply Now: ow.ly/kBXS50Pvior

The Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program

This program is an early career educational and training opportunity. It is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy.

mirzayanfellow.nas.edu
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Register now for our upcoming event on leveraging data for social impact, co-hosted with The Princeton Eviction Lab (@evictionlab) on Thurs Sept 14th, 11:30am-1:00pm ET. With @ps_hepburn, @taraghuveer, #AlanMallach. bit.ly/3OKb8zq
Graphic for event, "Understanding and Addressing Evictions: A Case Study on Leveraging Data for Social Impact". The event is on 9/14/2023 from 11:30-1:00 ET. The speakers are Peter Hepburn, Alan Mallach and Tara Raghuveer.

ALT Graphic for event, "Understanding and Addressing Evictions: A Case Study on Leveraging Data for Social Impact". The event is on 9/14/2023 from 11:30-1:00 ET. The speakers are Peter Hepburn, Alan Mallach and Tara Raghuveer.

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Next up in the recruitment series on 8/22: #career exploration! Join fellows Dale Oliver, @NathanDadap, and @KennaRewcastle to learn how they leveraged and grew their skill sets during their STPF fellowships. #scipolcareers Register: go.stpf-aaas.org/OE-2023-08-ā€¦
Photo of STPF Live Chat webinar series for 2023. Promoting the webinar on August 22 at 1pm Eastern, "Career Exploration & Professional Opportunities.ā€ A recording will be available to those who register.

ALT Photo of STPF Live Chat webinar series for 2023. Promoting the webinar on August 22 at 1pm Eastern, "Career Exploration & Professional Opportunities.ā€ A recording will be available to those who register.

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In this piece, @evo_inam and I urge the National Science and Technology Council to address major issues experienced by grad students. They have an excellent opportunity to push for change in their upcoming 2023ā€“2028 Federal STEM Strategic Plan. link.medium.com/faUdvT6ddCb #phdlife

Establish national standards for supporting STEM graduate students

Graduate programs can improve graduate student retention by adopting clear and comprehensive standards

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The 2024 #MirzayanFellowship application is now officially open! Apply by October 16: mirzayanfellow.nas.edu ā€“ at Washington, DC

The Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program

This program is an early career educational and training opportunity. It is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy.

mirzayanfellow.nas.edu
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Last but certainly not least on our scheduled stops: the @OkeSwampPark is hosting a virtual presentation about the Okefenokee Swamp! Register here to learn about the importance of this natural resource in the environmentšŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3q54bRg? #GAWaterHunt2023
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Interested in increasing retention of #STEM graduate students? Check out this policy brief published in @SciTecForefront: "Establish national standards for supporting STEM graduate students" by our very own @_ale_villegas and @evo_inam tinyurl.com/mrx6tpjd #phdchat #scipol

Establish national standards for supporting STEM graduate students

Graduate programs can improve graduate student retention by adopting clear and comprehensive standards

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What an unforgettable send-off to the Atlanta Science Festival 2023! We now have dozens & dozens of postcards to hand-deliver to our community's legislators. Thank you to our volunteers, staff, and @ScienceATL for making it all possible! Now, we rest up for April!
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So excited to meet everyone attending the @AAAS_GR #MakingOurCASE workshop! Stop by the S&T Policy Fellowships table during breaks and lunch to chat #scipol fellowships. @AAAS_STPF
Sign promoting the AAAS CASE Workshop and it's social media handles, with decorative plants in the background.

ALT Sign promoting the AAAS CASE Workshop and it's social media handles, with decorative plants in the background.

Table of materials promoting the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships at the CASE workshop .

ALT Table of materials promoting the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships at the CASE workshop .

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Please join us next week for a panel discussion on careers in science communication and science policy! And a huge thank you to our phenomenal guests, Dr. Mallory Smith, Gwendolyn Bogard, and Dr. Andrea Stathopoulos!
Title: "Panel: Careers in Science Communication & Policy" hosted by Science Policy Education Advocacy and Research (SPEAR) at University of Georgia. The SPEAR logo at the top, and below photos of Dr. Mallory Smith, Gwendolyn Bogard, and Dr. Andrea Stathopoulous. The meeting is over zoom on Friday, March 31st at 12pm

ALT Title: "Panel: Careers in Science Communication & Policy" hosted by Science Policy Education Advocacy and Research (SPEAR) at University of Georgia. The SPEAR logo at the top, and below photos of Dr. Mallory Smith, Gwendolyn Bogard, and Dr. Andrea Stathopoulous. The meeting is over zoom on Friday, March 31st at 12pm

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Thanks for the shout out, and major props to SPEAR's Pres. @evo_inam !!
National Science Policy Network (NSPN)@SciPolNetwork30 Nov 2022
NSPN's @SPEAR_UGA builds a space for students to discuss science policy issues and advocate in their community and beyond. NSPN member Inam Jameel shares some of the group's current challenges and future plans on our blog: ow.ly/Q4PO50LQrRp
NSPN has a treasure trove of information and opportunities. Science Policy, Education, Advocacy, and Research.

ALT NSPN has a treasure trove of information and opportunities. Science Policy, Education, Advocacy, and Research.

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šŸšØ: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN From PhD to policy, kickstart your science policy career with a year of direct experience in the California State Senate, Assembly, State Agencies, & Offices of the Governor. Learn More: ccst.us/applications-now-opeā€¦ #SciPolJobs #SciComm #SciPol #CAleg
A poster style graphic with a photo of the 2022 Fellows with a blue banner below highlighting that applications are now open for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship with CCST's logo, the California State Capitol, and a listed timeline and top highlights of the fellowship in white letters on a blue background.

ALT A poster style graphic with a photo of the 2022 Fellows with a blue banner below highlighting that applications are now open for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship with CCST's logo, the California State Capitol, and a listed timeline and top highlights of the fellowship in white letters on a blue background.

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Looking for funding to support your chapter's #SciPol, #SciComm, #SciDip, or #advocacy goals? Apply for our Chapter Development Fund! The fund provides up to $1000 per year to support the growth and development of NSPN chapters. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/9Jxv50LRWMh
Chapter Development Fund. National Science Policy Network. Staircase formed from stacks of blue squares.

ALT Chapter Development Fund. National Science Policy Network. Staircase formed from stacks of blue squares.

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AAAS@aaas29 Nov 2022
"It pains me to think how many people are kept out of science not for a lack of talent, but because they didnā€™t excel at a standardized test." How effective are standardized tests? Not that effective, this piece argues. #ScienceMagArchives fal.cn/3u1D6

I bombed the GREā€”but Iā€™m thriving as a Ph.D. student

Grad schools need to see beyond standardized tests, this researcher argues

science.org
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šŸ‘‰Scientists in State PoliticsšŸ‘ˆ Joins us for a conversation with four scientists-policymakers about their careers, challenges & opportunities in entry to politics, and how they use their backgrounds in evidence-based policymaking Dec 6th, 1pm ET on Zoom More infošŸ§µ
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Check out our first #AGU22 event next week - a webinar with @ClimSciDefense!
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Join @AAAS_GRĀ for a Post-Election #MakingOurCASE Workshop on Monday, Nov. 14 at 1-3:30pm ET. The workshop will be virtual & free for all undergrads, grad students, & postdocs to attend. Register here: engage.aaas.org/3UedgR3
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REMINDER: on Tuesday, Nov. 8, CSD will host a webinar to celebrate #SciDipTurns10. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from esteemed speakers Cathy Campbell, Robert Hormats, Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, and Larry Susskind. Register here: aaas.org/events/decade-scienā€¦
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āœØ Calling interested authors!! āœØ #SciCommBites is seeking writers! Want to contribute to summarizing the latest science of #scicomm and #sciengage research? You're in luckā€”our call for our 2023 cohort of authors is now open! šŸ—“ļø: Dec 2, 2022 šŸ”—: scicommbites.org/apply
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