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Piyush Kumar, PhD

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Advocating for science policy with evidence and humor. 🔬 Environmental Health, #Biophotonics 🧑‍🏫 Member #GlobalYoungAcademy 📝 Associate Editor #JSPG 📋 Steering Committee #AAAS Sec X: Societal Impact #SciPol #SciAdvocacy

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Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Apr 23

#ScienceAdvocacy 101: : A Thread 🧵

Ever wondered what science advocacy actually means? Who does it? Why is it important? And how to get involved?

Let’s break it down, one post at a time 👇

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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 13d

📢 Released today! 📢
The joint Position Statement from the GYA and the Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) underscores our commitment to foster shared scientific knowledge and technological progress.
Read more here:
globalyoungacademy.net/gya-inyas-po...

The GYA and INYAS release Position Statement from the 2025 International Conference of Young Scientists “Confluence of Visionaries: Empowering Science for Global Change.” - Global Young Academy

The GYA and INYAS release Position Statement from the 2025 International Conference of Young Scientists “Confluence of Visionaries: Empowering Science for Global Change.” -

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Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Sep 1

Thank you for sharing @globalyacademy.bsky.social
Those interested in contributing to science and society, advance their leadership skills and take initiatives in fields like science #advocacy, #policy and #diplomacy, #GYA is a great platform. The call for membership is still open for 2026.

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Sep 1

What's it actually like to be a member of the GYA?
Read about the transformative experiences of 2025 new member Piyush Kumar during the #GYAGM2025IND and GYA Scientific Leadership Programme!
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GYA member Piyush Kumar reflects on the GYA Annual General Meeting and Science Leadership Workshop - Global Young Academy

GYA member Piyush Kumar reflects on the GYA Annual General Meeting and Science Leadership Workshop -

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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Jul 18

Are you a passionate, independent researcher with a drive to make a difference?
We are accepting applications for the GYA 2026 membership cohort!
🔬 Open to all disciplines
🌐 International, interdisciplinary, and impactful
Deadline 15 September 2025
👉globalyoungacademy.net/call-for-new-members

Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Jul 22

AI goes rogue
#RogueAI #Replit

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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · May 26

How can research assessment move beyond metrics and better reflect the real impact of #ECRs?
We’ll find answers during our upcoming #GYAGM2025 public workshop “Early & Mid-Career Researchers: Towards an Inclusive Research Assessment System” on 9 June.
agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...

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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · May 26

Can #science become the universal language that builds #trust in a divided world?
Let's find out together during our upcoming #gyagm2025 public workshop “Bridging Borders: The Future of Science Diplomacy” on 9 June!
Find out more here: agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...
#GYA15YearsYoung

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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · May 27

How can academia and entrepreneurship unite to solve the challenges of the next billion people? Find out during our #GYAGM2025 Plenary Panel “Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Global Landscape”, featuring Keynote Speaker Subi Chaturvedi.
More: agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...
#15YearsYoung

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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · May 28

What does a sustainable future look like when communities, companies, and governments act together?
Find out during the #GYAGM2025IND panel “Building Awareness on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) in a Global Context”
More here: agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...
#GYA15YearsYoung

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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Jun 1

Can Industry 5.0 make machines more human—and humans more empowered?
Find out during our upcoming #GYAGM2025IND Plenary Panel “Industry 5.0: Augmenting Human-Machine Interface” on 11 June!
More here: agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...
#GYA15YearsYoung

AGM and Conference Programme 2025 - Annual General Meeting and International Conference

The full programme from 8-9 June (pre-AGM workshops) and from 10-13 June (AGM & Conference) is outlined below. Public Conference sessions are color-coded and labeled as public sessions. Unless otherwi...

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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Jun 2

How can digital and nutritional innovations work hand-in-hand for a healthier future?
Find out during our upcoming #GYAGM2025IND Plenary Panel “Health and Nutrition for Global Wellness” on 11 June!
More here: agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...
#GYA15YearsYoung

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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · May 12

Congratulations and a very warm welcome to Piyush Kumar, who will begin their five-year GYA membership in June 2025.
Read more about Piyush here: globalyoungacademy.net/piykumar/
#gyanewmembers2025
#GYA15yearsYoung

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Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · May 12

@nationalacademies.org has conceptualized a #Biotechnology regulatory fellowship. It will “engage early career professionals in developing the evidence basis needed to meet future regulatory challenges presented by novel products of biotechnology” #SciPol
www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/bio...

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · May 6

As we monitor the status of the still unobligated funds for FY25, AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh warns in a @nytimes.com article about the Presidential Budget Request for FY26. If enacted by Congress, “the consequences for the future of our nation will be catastrophic.” www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...

Science backers say proposed federal research cuts pose dire risks.

www.nytimes.com

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Johan Van Weyenbergh @johanvawe.bsky.social · May 6

Sad, Sad, Sad, and shocking:
U.S. scientists’ lives and careers are being upended. Here are five of their stories @science.org @standupforscience.bsky.social www.science.org/content/arti...

U.S. scientists’ lives and careers are being upended. Here are five of their stories

As the second Trump administration sends U.S. science into upheaval, countless researchers are fighting for their futures

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Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · May 4

Commencement ceremony at @FordSchool @umich.edu

Brilliant remarks by @slotkin.senate.gov “Be the lone voice in the room”

#FordSchool25 #MGoGrad #FordSchool #PublicPolicy #PubPol

Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Apr 29

⚡️ Spain's massive power outage highlights the vulnerability of energy grids in the face of changing environmental conditions. Science-driven solutions and disaster preparedness are critical for a sustainable, reliable future. 🌍🔋 #EnergyResilience #ScienceAdvocacy #RenewableEnergy #SciPol

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Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Apr 28

"Science shapes policy, but advocacy shapes the future. Today’s discovery deserves tomorrow’s support. Speak up for evidence-driven decisions."

#SciencePolicy #AdvocacyMatters #SciPol

Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Apr 26

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Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Apr 26

Let #Science blossom like the Cherry this #Spring!
With ideas afresh as the birds that sing.
In every petal, a breakthrough to find,
A world of wonder expanding the mind.
In labs, in fields, in the hearts of us all,
Let science bloom, and humanity stand tall.

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Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Apr 26

#ScienceAdvocacyHumor

Why do science advocates make terrible stand-up comedians?

Because every punchline needs #evidence-based delivery.

Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Apr 26

Advocating for science:
Day 1: “I have compelling evidence!”
Day 3: “I have… a really good PowerPoint!”
Day 7: “Please, just let me present the lab results…”
#ScienceAdvocacy
#LifeOfScienceAdvocate

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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Apr 24

Join us on 2 May for our #OpenScience First Fridays talk featuring Janaynne Carvalho do Amaral titled "Supporting public participation in peer review through training initiatives"
Register here: globalyoungacademy.net/open-science...

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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Mar 31

A high point of the GYA calendar year is upon us as we welcome 45 new members!
All new members will be inaugurated at the opening of this year’s Annual General Meeting on 10 June 2025.
Learn more about our amazing new member cohort here:
globalyoungacademy.net/welcome-new-...

GYA warmly welcomes new members 2025! - Global Young Academy

GYA warmly welcomes new members 2025! -

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Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Apr 23

Hi I am an Instructor working in environmental health, Biophotonics and Science Advocacy+Policy. I’m a member of Global Young Academy and steering committee leader of AAAS Section X

Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Apr 23

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a man says raise your hand if you believe in science ..

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