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Science Policy Initiative at ND @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join us for our first Science Policy Initiative meeting of this semester! We’ll have an introductory conversation about science policy and how it can connect to your research.
Then we will continue with free ice cream at Murphy’s!

When: September 11, 6:00–6:30 PM

Where: Duncan Room 1 South, W106

Science Policy Initiative at ND @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · Sep 8

Stay tuned for September's Michiana Science Cafe! Dustin New will lead a discussion on cycling and bike infrastructure. Everyone is welcome!

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Science Policy Initiative at ND @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · Aug 23

THANK YOU to everyone who attended Michiana Science Cafe on Tuesday! Dr. Emily Grubert talked to us all about carbon capture technologies! Stay tuned for our September event!

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Cornell Advancing Science and Policy Club (ASAP) @cornellasap.bsky.social · May 21

#McClintockLetters initiative is the result of successful collaboration with @pspdg.bsky.social @spgatucsf.bsky.social @scipolnotredame.bsky.social @scipolucla.bsky.social @gator-pase.bsky.social @scopepolicy.bsky.social @sciforgood.bsky.social and several others!

DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · May 21

Science activism from scientists and state level actions to bolster science in the face of Trump administration attacks are taking off!

daniels-newsletter-42563f.beehiiv.com/p/science-ac...

Science Activism Surges!

An overview of some grass roots (by scientists) activism and proposed (California) legislation

daniels-newsletter-42563f.beehiiv.com

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Science Policy Initiative at ND @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · Jun 12

Following May's Pint of Science festival, we will begin our regular Michiana Science Cafes starting THIS TUESDAY! Everyone is invited and welcome!

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Science Policy Initiative at ND @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · May 14

And if you’re interested in doing more, sign up to write a op-ed for your local hometown paper! @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social will edit your op-ed for free! See flyer for more information. @cornellasap.bsky.social @isakoditomassi.bsky.social

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Science Policy Initiative at ND @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · May 14

Pint of Science starts Monday! Grab your tickets before it’s too late so you can be sure to see our awesome line-up of speakers. It is always a good time to engage science communication in your local communities! pintofscience.us/events/south... @notredamescience.bsky.social @notredame.bsky.social

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Emily Selland (she/her) @eselland.bsky.social · May 5

FREE workshop on Wednesday to help you craft it! Join us for this important effort to increase connection between your communities and your science!

Science Policy Group at UCSF @spgatucsf.bsky.social · May 5

📣 Federally funded scientists!

Now more than ever before, it is critical that we bridge the gap btw scientists & the community to rebuild trust & address misinformation. Join the national #McClintockLetters movement to #DefendResearch, improve #SciComm, & share your scientific story! ⤵️

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Alex Lando @alexlando.bsky.social · May 2

Are you just as pissed off, disappointed, and worried for the future of science as I am after the recent NSF news? Well then let’s do something about it.

Cornell Advancing Science and Policy Club (ASAP) @cornellasap.bsky.social · Apr 22

Yes! And as researchers, we can have direct communication with the broader public to clarify how the research ecosystem works.

The #McClintockLetters is one way to contribute to that!

Scientists are writing pieces for their hometown papers, published ~June 16th, to help build this awareness.

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Science Policy Initiative at ND @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · Apr 23

Fantastic opportunity to get engaged! Effective science communication supports effective science policy!

Cornell Advancing Science and Policy Club (ASAP) @cornellasap.bsky.social · Apr 21

Federal research cuts impact local economies, and stall progress.

Publish an opinion piece in your hometown paper on June 16th to SPREAD THE WORD about how scientific research contributes to the everyday health and wealth of the general public.

#McClintockLetters

blogs.cornell.edu/asap/events-...

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Cornell Advancing Science and Policy Club (ASAP) @cornellasap.bsky.social · Mar 10

New #scipol starter pack just dropped. Message to suggest additions or have yourself added!

go.bsky.app/HjpXQp5

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Science Policy Initiative at ND @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · Mar 24

Check out this article written about our recent event at the Indiana Statehouse! publicaffairs.nd.edu/news/notre-d...

Notre Dame graduate students engage lawmakers at 6th Annual Indiana Science Communication Day

Graduate students from the University of Notre Dame joined peers from across Indiana at the Statehouse for the 2025 Indiana Science Communication Day, a...

publicaffairs.nd.edu

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Science Policy Initiative at ND @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · Mar 4

Our EBoard at the State Capital! #indiana #sciencepolicy

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Patrick Heffernan @pmheffernan.bsky.social · Mar 3

What an amazing day discussing my field with legislators at the state capitol! I focused my presentation on how and why the thermal performance of vectors and pathogens should inform interventions and control strategies against mosquito-borne diseases across Indiana 🦟

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Science Policy Initiative at ND @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · Feb 24

The 1 week countdown is on! We can’t wait to see you all at Indiana Science Communication Day at the Indiana Statehouse on March 3rd! Thank you to @notredame.bsky.social colleges of Science and Engineering for sponsoring this event for STEM graduate students across the state! #sciencepolicy #scicomm

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Science Policy Initiative at ND @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · Jan 17

Fantastic opportunity for graduate students at any Indiana university who are interested in getting experience in #sciencepolicy, talking with representatives about their research or a topic they are passionate about, or practicing #sciencecommunication!
Please share widely!

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