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Alexa D'Addario @ajdaddario.bsky.social · 1d

In a time of economic sanctions and political rivalries, how do we keep the global fabric of research and innovation from tearing apart? Find out in my first episode as host of the @sciencepolicy.ca podcast, now streaming on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6Yb5... #SciPol #SciComm

The Future of Scientific International Cooperation in a Geopolitical Shift

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Alexa D'Addario @ajdaddario.bsky.social · 1d

In a time of economic sanctions and political rivalries, how do we keep the global fabric of research and innovation from tearing apart? Find out in my first episode as host of the @sciencepolicy.ca podcast, now streaming on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6Yb5... #SciPol #SciComm

The Future of Scientific International Cooperation in a Geopolitical Shift

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · 2d

👏 Huge shoutout to Nathan Sanders, @laurengh.bsky.social and @mackenziewhite.bsky.social from #ComSciCon!

We’re so proud to see our community empowering researchers to share their voices! 💬
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #OpEdWriting

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Ottawa Science Policy Network @ottawascipolnet.bsky.social · 8d

🚨Big news from OSPN!🚨

We’re thrilled to welcome Grace McGrenere as our new Co-President 🎉

Grace is an MSc student in Environmental Sustainability @uottawa.ca. with experience in clean fuel policy, forest health research, and climate activism 🌱 🌏

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Ottawa Science Policy Network @ottawascipolnet.bsky.social · 8d

Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir Grace McGrenere en tant que nouvelle coprésidente.🎉

Grace est étudiante maîtrise en Durabilité de l’environnement @uottawa.ca. Elle a de l’expérience dans les domaines de la politique, des carburants propres, et de l’activisme climatique 🌱 🌏

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · Jul 10

Meet ComSciCon Flagship speaker André Isaacs (@drdre4000)! 🤩⚗️ A chemist, educator & advocate, he uses his platform to uplift queer & BIPOC voices in STEM. Catch him on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky & X. #ComSciCon #SciComm

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · Jul 7

Meet ComSciCon Flagship speaker Usha Lee McFarling! 📰📊
Pulitzer-winning science journalist for STAT, formerly with LA Times, Boston Globe & more. Her work spans oceans, medicine, and bioethics.
Follow her here: @ushamcfarling
#SciComm #ComSciCon #ScienceJournalism

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · Jun 24

📰 Meet #ComSciCon Flagship speaker Dennis Overbye (he/him), longtime NYT science writer & author of "Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos". With 50 years in science journalism, he brings deep insight to the cosmos. Still writing, still wondering. Follow his work at www.nytimes.com/by/dennis-ov....

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · Jun 20

🖍️ Meet #ComSciCon Flagship speaker Rita Clare (she/her), a molecular biologist turned science illustrator! Founder of Scivetica, she brings biochem & polymer science to life through stunning visuals. Follow her: @scivetica.bsky.social

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · Jun 17

Excited to welcome Dr. Laurie Santos (she/her) as our ComSciCon Flagship 2025 Keynote! 🎤 A Yale prof & host of The Happiness Lab, her work on well-being has reached millions worldwide. Learn more: drlauriesantos.com

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Ottawa Science Policy Network @ottawascipolnet.bsky.social · Jun 2

🌱 What does climate policy look like through a science lens?

Join us for our final SCIPOL102 session featuring Dr. Mary Trudeau.

🗓️ June 4 | ⏰ 2:30–3:30 PM ET
📍 In-person: FSS 4006, uOttawa
💻 or join us via Zoom!

🔗 forms.gle/96ShoySBBUah...
#SciPol #ClimateAction #OSPN #SciencePolicy #uOttawa

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Ottawa Science Policy Network @ottawascipolnet.bsky.social · May 27

📣 OSPN Executive team elections are coming up soon!📣

Interested in getting more involved and learning more about science policy along the way?

Please fill out our nomination form by Friday, May 30th 2025! Nomination Form: forms.gle/fdLCRMmZ3WPj...

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Ottawa Science Policy Network @ottawascipolnet.bsky.social · May 26

🧬 Science meets policy this May 28!

Join the Ottawa Science Policy Network for Session 2 of our seminar series: Science Policy & Genomics, with Sapna Mahajan from Genome Canada.

🗓️ May 28, 2–3 PM ET
💻 Online | Open to all
🔗 Register: forms.gle/96ShoySBBUah...

#SciPol #Genomics #OSPN

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Ottawa Science Policy Network @ottawascipolnet.bsky.social · May 24

Thrilled to see Grace McGrenere, member of OSPN, speak at the 2025 Bromley Memorial Lecture at #gwuniversity.

Representing @uottawa.ca, Grace highlights the role of students in science policy in Canada.

More about the lecture: blogs.gwu.edu/elliott-iist...
#SciencePolicy #StudentVoices #OSPN

D. Allan Bromley & the Bromley Memorial Event

At the Elliott School of International Affairs

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Ottawa Science Policy Network @ottawascipolnet.bsky.social · May 24

📢 New research from #SupportOurScience members published in @plosone.org!

🧠📉 It’s official: Canada’s federal support for grad students & postdocs is decades behind.

🔗 journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
#cdnpoli #FundResearch #GradFundingCrisis #SSH #STEM

Canadian natural science graduate stipends lie below the poverty line

Despite the critical role of graduate students in the Canadian research ecosystem, students report high levels of financial stress. As a case study, we collected graduate minimum stipends and tuition ...

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Ottawa Science Policy Network @ottawascipolnet.bsky.social · May 12

There's still time to sign up for this exciting, and informative event! Join us online or in-person and learn more about science policy🧪

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OSPN Presents: SciPol 102

Join us for our annual Science Policy 102 event! This seminar series acts as a primer for students into the world of science policy, featuring a broad introductory session to start followed by session...

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Ottawa Science Policy Network @ottawascipolnet.bsky.social · May 2

SciPol 102 is back for its second year!

📆Date: Wednesday, May 14th
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍Location: Hybrid
In-person: University of Ottawa, Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), Room 5028
Online: Microsoft Teams

🔗Registration: forms.gle/96ShoySBBUah...

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · May 2

The wait is over — the extended #ComSciCon25 application deadline is tonight at 11:59 PM EST!

This is your opportunity to take part in a unique science communication experience this summer.

We look forward to reading your application!

Apply here: forms.gle/kfNTbai2HTPE...

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · Apr 29

We’ve started the countdown--only 3 days to go to submit your application to attend the #ComSciCon 2025 Flagship workshop! Applications due on May 2nd at 11:59pm EST. Submit here: forms.gle/kfNTbai2HTPE...

Don’t miss out!

Application for ComSciCon 2025

We invite you to apply for the Communicating Science Flagship Workshop of 2025! ComSciCon 2025 will be held July 13-16, 2025 in Boston, MA. Please visit these pages for more information about the p...

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · Apr 24

We’re giving you a little more time to polish those applications 📝✨

The deadline to apply for ComSciCon 2025 has been extended to May 2nd!
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🔗Apply now: forms.gle/kfNTbai2HTPE...
#ComSciCon2025 #SciComm #GradStudentLife #ScienceCommunication #DeadlineExtended #ApplyNow

Application for ComSciCon 2025

We invite you to apply for the Communicating Science Flagship Workshop of 2025! ComSciCon 2025 will be held July 13-16, 2025 in Boston, MA. Please visit these pages for more information about the p...

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Ottawa Science Policy Network @ottawascipolnet.bsky.social · Apr 22

Science helps us understand our planet 🌍
Policy helps us protect it 🌱
On #EarthDay, OSPN celebrates the power of science-informed decision-making to build a sustainable future. #SciencePolicy #EarthDay2025

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · Apr 15

Only 3 days to go to submit your application to attend the #ComSciCon 2025 Flagship workshop! Applications due on April 18th at 11:59pm EST. Submit here: forms.gle/kfNTbai2HTPE...

In the meantime, we are pleased to announce our theme: Bridging Science and Society.

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · Apr 14

We’ve started the countdown--only 4 days to go to submit your application to attend the #ComSciCon 2025 Flagship workshop! Applications due on April 18th at 11:59pm EST. Submit here: forms.gle/kfNTbai2HTPE...

Don’t miss out!

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ComSciCon @comscicon.bsky.social · Apr 2

We are thrilled to announce that the ComSciCon 2025 Flagship Workshop will be held July 13-16th, 2025 at Emerson College in Boston, MA! Apply by April 18th @ 11:59 PM (ET) for an all expenses paid opportunity to meet experts and leaders in #SciComm and hone your skills: forms.gle/wvsUy7QxNFri...

Application for ComSciCon 2025

We invite you to apply for the Communicating Science Flagship Workshop of 2025! ComSciCon 2025 will be held July 13-16, 2025 in Boston, MA. Please visit these pages for more information about the p...

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