‘Career Options: Science Policy’
Event: Engaging the Public with Social Media, presented by AAAS
Oct. 24, 2017—Seminar on Engaging the Public with Social Media, presented by AAAS Monday, November 6 4:30pm Student Life Center Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 Register here. This 1- hour seminar will provide guidance to scientists who wish to engage publics via social media. It is designed to build skills for public engagement via social media, confidence in...
AAU Vice President for Policy Toby Smith to talk, Nov 6
Oct. 24, 2017—US Science Policy: Advocating for Science in an Era of Polarized Politics and Constrained Budgets Featuring Toby Smith, Vice President for Policy at the Association of American Universities Monday, November 6 10:45am Wilson 103 Register here. Sponsored by the Vanderbilt Graduate School, BRET Office of Career Development, Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations, the College of...
Apply now for Nov 6 workshop on STEM Policy & Advocacy featuring AAAS and Toby Smith of the AAU
Sep. 29, 2017—STEM Policy & Advocacy: Making Your Voice Heard Monday, November 6, 2017 10:45-5:30 PM Vanderbilt University Keynote address by Tobin (Toby Smith), Vice President for Policy at the Association of American Universities "Engaging Policymakers" workshop facilitated by the American Advancement for the Association of Science (AAAS) “Engaging the Public with Social Media” seminar facilitated by AAAS Sponsored...
Apply for a LaunchTN Internship for summer 2018!
Sep. 19, 2017—LaunchTN launched the Specialist Program, a summer internship program, in May 2014, providing undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to engage in Tennessee’s startup communities. Over the past four summers, 100+ students representing universities across the country, have interned at Tennessee’s statewide entrepreneur centers. In 2018, the internship program will evolve to include up to...
CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellows Informational Webinar, Sept 28
Sep. 11, 2017—Few California state legislators have backgrounds in science, engineering, or technology. Yet they are asked to make decisions on issues with significant science and technology aspects, like water, energy, and environmental policy. The California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) Science & Technology Policy Fellows Program places ten PhD-level scientists annually in the California legislature...
Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) webinar “Golden Goose: Celebrating Science through Storytelling”
Aug. 31, 2017—Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) will be hosting a webinar entitled, “Golden Goose: Celebrating Science through Storytelling”. Erin Heath, Associate Director of Government Relations, AAAS and Julia Smith, Senior Federal Relations Officer, AAU will share a brief history of the Golden Goose Award and explain how storytelling can have an impact on science policy and advocacy. Please register for...
Job Opportunity: Director for Research Roadmapping, EBRC, Emeryville, Ca
Jun. 30, 2017—Director for Research Roadmapping, Engineering Biology Research Consortium (Assistant/Associate/Project Scientist) –– QB3 Institute Description: The Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) aims to be the leading organization in the US to bring together the engineering biology community to provide the future vision for the field, catalyze leading-edge research and education programs, and promote dialogue about synthetic...
Internship Opportunity: Outreach Intern, Center for Science and Democracy, Cambridge, MA
May. 30, 2017—Outreach Intern 6 Month Paid Internship Center for Science and Democracy Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA Office http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs#outreachintern Do you think science should be a force for positive change instead of a political football? Are you excited about organizing and training energized young scientists to be better advocates? Here’s an opportunity to use your...
AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy hosting workshop
May. 16, 2017—Science Diplomacy & Leadership Workshop 2017 Course dates: September 10 – September 16, 2017. Application deadline: May 30, 2017. The AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy is hosting a first-of-its-kind workshop in science diplomacy. The week-long experience incorporates academic lectures, field visits, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and leadership training. The workshop is designed to benefit participants from a...
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships-Applications open May-November 2017
May. 8, 2017—AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships This program provides scientists and engineers the opportunity to serve year long fellowships and to learn firsthand about policy making. There are approximately 300 Fellows placed each year, making this the largest by volume program listed in this article. Fellows are placed in and around DC in various offices based on...
“PhD Careers in Think Tanks,” VersatilePhD panel discussion, April 3-7
Mar. 27, 2017—PhD Careers in Think Tanks April 3-7, 2017 STEM PhDs can positively impact society by working in "think tanks", non-academic research organizations that influence public policy around an important issue or cluster of issues. Think tanks hire PhDs to conduct and evaluate studies and help develop policy recommendations. Versatile PhD will host a free AMA-style...
White House OSTP Accepting Internship Applications
Mar. 13, 2017—The Trump administration has posted information about its Office of Science of Technology Policy internship program and is currently seeking applicants. Although applications are accepted on a rolling basis for fall, spring, and summer terms, the summer 2017 application deadline is this Wednesday, March 15. According to the website, “serving as an OSTP intern provides...
World Technology Evaluation Center Hiring Nanotech Policy Analyst
Mar. 13, 2017—The World Technology Evaluation Center is hiring a Policy Analyst with knowledge of nanotechnology standards and a Ph.D. in a scientific discipline relevant to nanotechnology for a position based in Arlington, Virginia. Among its clients, WTEC provides support to the federal National Nanotechnology Coordination Office. The analyst will “provide high-level scientific support for office management,...
Vanderbilt Science Policy Group meeting hosts rep from 314 Action
Feb. 24, 2017—The Vanderbilt Science Policy Group will be meeting with a representative from 314 Action on Thursday, March 2nd from 5pm-6pm, 436 Robinson Research Building 314 Action is a nonprofit that was founded by members of the STEM community, grassroots supporters and political activists. 314 Action is concerned that STEM education in the United States is falling...
A Career in Lobbying for a Non-Profit Organization with AAPS student org
Feb. 3, 2017—Join the student chapter of the American Association for Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) as they host: “A career in lobbying for a non-profit organization” Speaker: Denise Costanza, Government Relations Director, Greater Southeast Affiliate, American Heart Association Thursday, February 23 5:00pm Light Hall 512 For more information, contact Aparna Shekar at aparna.shekar@vanderbilt.edu.
Education Coordinator – American Society of Plant Biologists
Jan. 24, 2017—The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB), a not-for-profit, member-based professional society of plant scientists located in Rockville, Maryland, is seeking well-qualified applicants to fill its part-time (30hrs. per week) Education Coordinator position. The Education Coordinator is responsible for implementing the Society’s education and outreach activities, as well as for administrative support and coordination of correspondence,...
Job and Volunteer Opportunities relating to science policy and advocacy
Jan. 24, 2017—AMS Recruiting Volunteers for Climate Science Day on Capitol Hill The American Meteorological Society Policy Program is recruiting volunteers to participate in Climate Science Day on Capitol Hill on March 20 and 21. The purpose of the visits is to provide members of Congress the best possible access to scientific information on climate science for...
Join Life Science TN for a Day on the Hill and Legislative Reception, Feb 15, 2017, Nashville, TN
Jan. 10, 2017—Join Life Science Tennessee members for this important annual event where our industry joins together in Nashville to advance our state policy agenda. During this legislative "Day on the Hill" at the Tennessee General Assembly, members meet one-on-one with state legislative leaders about the impacts and opportunities for industry growth in Tennessee. To Register,...
Science Policy Analyst – American Institute of Physics
Dec. 16, 2016—The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is seeking a Science Policy Analyst. The successful candidate will actively monitor and analyze developments in federal science legislation, budgets, policy actors, and related matters, for FYI, an authoritative news and resource center for federal science policy. Under the guidance of the Director of Science Policy, writes, edits, and...