The #NIH Strategic Plan for #COVID19 Research aims to mobilize and coordinate the biomedical research community to rapidly develop treatments, vaccines&diagnostics. The plan includes a focus on addressing vulnerable populations most affected by the virus. nih.gov/research-train…

Blazers! Interested in Science Policy and Advocacy? Want to learn more how you can use your expertise in science to shape policy and science politics? JOIN us at the UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative. Exec Board positions open now! The GSG at UAB #goblazers #sciencepolicy

Interested in a career in science policy? Want to know more about career in science policy? Come check out UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative! We are happy to answer any questions about career paths, fellowships, and how to get started. Keep a look out for our events!

Check out how you can transform your expertise in science into policy. For years science policy has been dominated by attorneys and politicians, not scientists! See this article to learn more how you can shape policy as a scientist : sciencemag.org/careers/2003/0…

One of the hardest parts of becoming a scientist advocate is figuring out where to start! Join The Science Network and SACNAS TOMORROW 9/2 at 3-4 pm EST for an online training on mapping your most effective path of creating change. RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

⚗️⚖️❓ So what is science policy? Are you intrigued? Join UAB Science Policy & Advocacy together with the Green Initiative on September 21st to find out more! ⚗️⚖️❓

It's a great week to get involved with the NSPN! Stop by a committee meeting to get involved or see what's going on & then end the week with a cool Arctic Treaty webinar w/ the Science Diplomacy Committee! You can find the Zoom info on our website at: scipolnetwork.org/events

ATTENTION SPAI followers! We have had to make a correction to the meeting for What is Science Policy? Workshop. Here is the NEW zoom meeting ID and passcode:

What your advice for a recent PhD graduate who wants to get involved in a career in science policy? Where should they start? Where should they look? #scicomm #ScienceTwitter Academic Chatter™

We've got a great event coming up this week! Make sure to register by Wednesday for our fellowship workshop at bit.ly/3cEDKXj.

GOOD morning everyone! Wanna hear more about environmental justice and sustainability? SPAI and the UAB Green Initiative have gathered a panel of scientists, activists, and advocates to talk about politics and sustainability! We are SUPER excited for this and hope you'll join us!

Hey #sciencetwitter, call to action TODAY!! We found serious issues with water quality control plans for a major natural gas pipeline, & wrote a public comment. Can you review the comment, & add your name *by 8pm EST* if you agree? docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d… details in thread 👇

In light of yesterday's events, GSG wants to remind our members that we as an organization strongly denounce white supremacy, racism, bigotry, fascism, nationalism, and violence.

For those students who require additional mental health support: Contact UAB SCS at (205)-934-5816. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Birmingham Crisis Line at (205)-323-7777 or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800)-273-8255.

Reflecting critically over the abhorrent actions taken yesterday at the Capitol in D.C. the UAB Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative we want to remind our members, followers, and UAB student body that we as an organization condemn white supremacy, racism, bigotry, and violence

If you missed the Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) writing workshop this weekend, there's still a chance to sign up for the #JSPGEndlessFrontier webinar series! #scipol

This session features authors from our largest issue release—Volume 17, Issue 01—which was produced in partnership w/ S&TPolicyFellowships. Articles touching on inequality, #climatechange, #2020Elections, #healthpolicy, #COVID19 & more. Read it here: doi.org/10.38126/JSPG1… #SciPol

PLEASE RT: Hey UAB students! Premiering January 2022, UAB will launch its NEW Graduate Certificate in Science Policy! Learn about the intersection of science, policy, and law and how to share your expertise in science beyond the bench! Details below!