Organized by BU's BEST (Boston University’s Broadening Experience in Scientific Training)

What is science policy? How does the federal government impact scientific discovery and why should the scientific community care about what happens in Washington, DC? Trainees will learn about the federal government’s role in science, with a particular focus on funding, regulations, and current topics of debate. The session will also discuss science policy careers and it will conclude with a panel featuring scientists currently working in public policy.

Pre-session suggested reading:

In advance of the class, trainees may wish to look at this helpful list of resources from the Engaging Scientists & Engineers in Policy Coalition:

www.science-engage.org/scipolresources

Lecturer: Ms. Jennifer Grodsky; Vice President for Federal Relations, Boston University

Panelists

Dr. Hannah Frye; Senior Policy Advisor, MIT Washington Office

Dr. Anna Haensch; AAAS Fellow, Office of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)

Dr. Naomi Webber; Senior Principal, Lewis-Burke Associates

Moderator

Dr. Barbara Schreiber; Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Register in advance for this meeting:

bostonu.zoom.us/meeting/register/vTC_KFxwThecXETTew5TsA