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Expanding Pathways into the Science Policy Workforce – A Panel Discussion
Originally Aired on Apr 10, 2022.
Professional science policy opportunities have traditionally been filled by PhD-level students and established career-scientists. To provide more opportunities, the science-policy workforce must be expanded to include undergraduate students.
The Bankston Lab in the Sai Resident Collective (SRC) led a career panel and networking workshop for students who haven’t had access to previous policy experience and/or may not be eligible for other policy fellowships and other trainings. This event was organized in partnership with JSPG, NSPN, ESEP, SfN DCMA and Student Pugwash.
Outline
Introductions:
- Adriana Bankston, Biomedical Workforce & Policy Research Investigator, Sai Resident Collective (SRC)
Panel discussion:
- Erin Heath, Director of Federal Relations, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- Mike Holland, Vice Chancellor for Science Policy and Research Strategies, University of Pittsburgh
- Karen Akerlof, Assistant Professor, George Mason University
Moderated by:
- Moraima Castro-Faix, Scientific program manager and analyst, Colombus Technologies & Research Associate, Bankston Lab
Policy elevator pitch presentation:
Gwendolyn Bogard, Government Relations Associate, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) & Research Associate, Bankston Lab
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