BU & MIT Host Science Policy Webinar & Congressional Meetings on February 17-18
BU Federal Relations and the MIT Washington Office hosted a virtual science policy workshop for graduate students and post-docs to learn the basics of science policymaking and advocacy in D.C. Participants heard from several research policy experts and advocates on key aspects of the legislative and regulatory process that impact the federal research enterprise, the current state-of-play on science policy, and tips for successful science advocacy. Registrants then had the opportunity to try out their new skills through virtual meetings with Congressional staff. With the start of both a new Administration and new Congress, it was a great time to learn how their scientific training can impact the federal legislative and regulatory process. There was a total of 35-40 graduate students and post-docs interested in learning how science policy is developed and utilized in government.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Science Policy Webinar Workshop
Panelists:
- Toby Smith, Vice President for Policy, Association of American Universities (AAU)
- David Goldston, Director, MIT Washington Office
- Jennifer Poulakidas, Associate Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations, UCLA
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Virtual Advocacy Day (Congressional Meetings)
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 7:00 pm – Networking Happy Hour
Sponsored by Engaging Scientists & Engineers in Policy (ESEP) Coalition and the National Science Policy Network (NSPN)
For questions or other inquiries, please contact Emily Burlij in BU Federal Relations at: eaburlij@bu.edu.