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The Engaging Scientists & Engineers in Policy (ESEP) Coalition is an ad hoc alliance of organizations that have joined together to empower scientists and engineers to effectively engage in the policy making process at all levels of government (international, federal, state and local).
ESEP serves as a one-stop-shop for resources, networking events, and other engagement opportunities for students, scientists and engineers, policy professionals, and others interested or already engaged in science and technology policy. Interested in learning more? Check out our website.
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ACTION ITEM
It’s almost time for the AAAS Annual Meeting! If you’re going to be in Denver from February 15-17, join ESEP and friends at our events.
The ESEP Town Hall will take place Thursday, February 15 at 12 p.m. MST. This is your opportunity to get a sneak preview of science policy sessions at the Annual Meeting and to ask speakers questions. And great news – the cap on attendees has been lifted, so if you weren’t able to sign up while registering for the Annual Meeting, you can now sign up. Be sure to check out ESEP's full list of science policy-related sessions at the Annual Meeting.
And the science policy afterparty is back: join ESEP, the National Science Policy Network (NSPN), Engineers and Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL), and more #SciPolPals for the Science Policy Shindig on Friday, February 16, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. MST at Tarantula Billiards. No registration required, just show up and have fun!
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NSF <3 Community Colleges (And So Do We!)
ESEP alum Shalin Jyotishi joined France Cordova as one of the two invited commentaries for a Chronicle of Higher Education report on the future of research universities. The commentary discussed how the NSF is empowering community colleges in emerging technology workforce development and in implementing the regional innovation workforce strategy initiated by the CHIPS & Science Act.
What the Heck Does a Career in SciPol Look Like?
Careers at the intersection of science and policy are abundant but not always clear or obvious for those coming from outside those industries. NSPN's Science x Policy Crossroads series is intended to help illuminate some of these possibilities through the stories and career paths of individuals who are harnessing science to make a difference for their communities through their work in the government, non-profits, private sector, and academia. In the first edition, NSPN explored the varied careers of ten professionals and their work at the intersection of policy and health.
ESAL’s Got the Inside (Local) Scoop
Check out ESAL’s “Local STEM” series’ latest edition on the Oregon Environmental Council’s work on environmental strategies via volunteer scientists. In another edition of the “Stories from the Field” series, ESAL interviews Cindy Hua, a board member of Downwinders at Risk, a community-organizing nonprofit that works to improve air quality in Dallas, Texas.
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Join ESAL for a Panel on the Opioid Crisis (February 6)
- Join Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally and the Society for Neuroscience on February 6 at 6 p.m. ET for a discussion on how scientific experts can develop and advocate for state and local policies to address the opioid crisis.
- A record-breaking number of Americans died from opioid misuse in 2022. To address this crisis, effective evidence-based policies are needed at all levels of government to combat the many factors that contribute to opioid abuse. The panel will feature leaders who are developing powerful and innovative solutions to address the opioid epidemic at the local and state level.
- RSVP here to receive instructions to join.
Are you ready to help set a new record for STEM student voter turnout in 2024? (February 29)
- Apply to become a Science Rising trainer!
- This program is specifically for students, faculty, and others who are working on a campus or directly with STEM students.
- The Science Rising Train the Trainer program consists of a two-hour virtual training on how to train others on either voter registration and mobilization or countering disinformation. This includes a walk-through of a customizable training you can adjust based on your audience. You'll receive a template slide deck, a list of additional resources, have access to coaches who can offer additional feedback, and receive free Science Rising swag to give out at your training or in your classroom.
- Apply for the February training on Countering Disinformation on Thursday, February 29, at 3 p.m. ET.
Get Your Symposi-on (National Science Policy, that is) (April 12-14)
- Registration is officially open for the National Science Policy Symposium, happening April 12-14, 2024 in Riverside, California!
- Hosted by NSPN, the symposium will bring together hundreds of scientists and engineers to connect and explore science policy through panels, workshops, presentations, networking events, and more.
- Join the symposium in person or virtually to explore the theme of "Local to Global Innovation" and learn how science policy can support a more prosperous future.
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*NO* QUESTIONS WITH AN ESEP MEMBER
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Come ask us questions in person if you’re attending the AAAS Annual Meeting in Denver!
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