Introduction to Science Policy nanolecture – Definitions, examples, and a thought excercise

This nanolecture serves as the introductory session of the Scientific Citizenship Initiative’s (SCi) science policy workshop series. It provides a foundational understanding of the dual roles of science in public policy—policy for science and science for policy—and explores how personal and societal values shape both policy creation and scientific recommendations.

Learning Objective: Participants will learn to differentiate between scientific evidence and values in policymaking and understand the role of diverse perspectives in co-creating effective policies.

Target Audience: The lecture is tailored for scientists, educators, and professionals interested in bridging the gap between science and policy, as well as those seeking to enhance their ability to contribute to equitable, evidence-informed policymaking processes. It also appeals to anyone interested in learning how to effectively integrate science into public discourse and policy decisions.

Instructor: Daniel Pomeroy, PhD

Email – Dan@scientific-citizenship.org

Learn more: https://scientific-citizenship.org/

Civic Science Media Lab

CSML's mission is to document the diverse practices of civic science to inform, educate, and inspire current and the next generation of practitioners in the field, and the broader publics. Through the practice of ethnographic civic science journalism, the lab offers practitioners a sandbox for experimentation—using video, digital publishing, and audio—to surface and make sense of the knowledge, lived experiences, behaviors, motivations, and responsibilities that shape civic science.