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Science Careers & Opportunities in Policy and Education. Developing policy-aware scientists. https://linktr.ee/scopepolicy www.scopepolicy.org

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Feb 14

We are a group of early-career scientists aiming to break down barriers between scientists and science policy. Learn more at our link in bio. #SciencePolicy #scicomm

SCOPE is a peer-led community that aims to develop the next generation of policy-aware scientists by creating opportunities to learn, lead, and engage in science-informed policymaking.

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Sep 3

📣 SCOPE is recruiting!
We’ve got volunteer leadership roles open for early-career scientists who want to shape science policy, grow new skills, and build community.

Apply here: scopepolicy.org/join-our-team/

Yellow image with blue text that says SCOPE is recruiting! Volunteer leadership positions across science policy, event design, and communication.

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Aug 15

Congratulations to all of the winners of our New Media Course final project competition: Ian Gonzalez, Felicity Hills, Meg Sales, Lida Sarafrazarpatapeh. Be sure to check out these projects (and all of the public submissions) on our website at scopepolicy.org

#newmedia #scopepolicy #scicomm #scipol

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Aug 11

Check out the final projects of our 2025 Cohort for our New Media Training Course. Vote for your favorite and support these early career scientists as they communicate their science using New Media. Vote here scopepolicy.org/nmc2025-fina...

2025 New Media Course: Final Projects

View the content created by the 2025 cohort, and then vote for your favorite in our poll at the end! Siham Boumhaouad [IMAGE] This awareness poster is designed for pharmacies and clinics to educate…

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Aug 8

Our inaugural New Media Course participants have been hard at work communicating their science in original social media communications, and now you can vote for your favorite. Visit this link scopepolicy.org/nmc2025-fina... to cast your vote!

#newmedia #vote #scicomm #scipol #scopepolicy

2025 New Media Course: Final Projects

View the content created by the 2025 cohort, and then vote for your favorite in our poll at the end!

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Jul 30

SCOPE’s summer course “Engaging with Science Policy Through Traditional and New Media” is in full swing! Meet our cohort at scopepolicy.org/2025-new-med..., and stay tuned for the opportunity to vote on content created by the participants
#scopepolicy #newmedia #scicomm

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Jul 21

🌍 Are you in the geosciences and curious about science policy? @agu.org’s Geosciences Congressional Visits Day is a fantastic entry point—and applications are now open for the 2025 program, September 9–10 in Washington, D.C.
🔗 Learn more here:
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#SciencePolicy #SCOPE

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Jul 18

"🚨Fellowship Opportunity🚨
Interested in health and health policy? Applications for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Program will open on Aug 1. This is a fantastic opportunity to serve as an advisor to federal health policy decision-makers." healthpolicyfellows.org

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Jul 15

"🚨Fellowship Opportunity🚨
Calling all STEM PhD/MD students and postdocs interested in science policy training: check out the Christine Mirzayan S&T Policy Graduate Fellowship Program. Info session on Jul 16; applications close Aug 20" Learn more at mirzayanfellow.nas.edu. @nationalacademies.org

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Jul 14

The ‪@nationalacademies.org is hosting a summit on July 22-23 to reimagine STEMM graduate education and postdoctoral career development. Register for free at this link: www.nationalacademies.org/event/44967_...

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Jul 10

🚨Fellowship Opportunity🚨
Applications are closing soon (Jul 14) for the @faseborg.bsky.social Howard Garrison Advocacy Fellowship, a great opportunity to gain skills in science policy, advocacy, communication, and leadership. www.faseb.org/professional...

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · May 30

Join the AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships (STPF) on June 24 at 1 p.m. ET for their first installment in a series of live chats with fellows! go.stpf-aaas.org/2025-June-Li...

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · May 28

Introducing the ✨Inaugural New Media Training Course 2025 Cohort✨
Follow along to see how these individuals develop content for engaging science communication. For future course iterations and other training opportunities, check out our homepage. #scopenewmedia #scicomm #scipolicy

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · May 10

🔔 Final reminder! Applications closing today for our FREE course. You'll hear from expert speakers across science, journalism, and digital media, gain hands-on skills, and build a peer network passionate about public engagement. Apply at scopepolicy.org/new-media-co...

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · May 8

The deadline to join SCOPE’s free science communication course is closing on May 10th. Hone your skills in New Media storytelling with our FREE 10-week course. Apply at scopepolicy.org/new-media-co...

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · May 3

Apply by May 10th. Why should you take this course?
This course will empower participants to communicate effectively and responsibly, bridging the gap between scientific communities and the public amid evolving media and political landscapes.
Apply at scopepolicy.org/new-media-co...

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · May 1

Only a few days left to apply for SCOPE’s FREE New Media Course. Create podcasts, videos & infographics that can engage a wide audience. Don’t miss out. Learn more at: scopepolicy.org/new-media-co...

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 25

Learn to turn complex research into engaging podcasts, videos & infographics in SCOPE’s FREE 10-week New Media Course! Limited spots—apply now!
🔗https://scopepolicy.org/new-media-course/

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 23

SCOPE is launching a free, online course about communicating science over new media! Learn from experts and help shape public discourse on social media. Applications opening soon at www.scopepolicy.org!
#sciencecomm #sciencepolicy #newmedia

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 15

Check out this new opportunity with @ucsusa.bsky.social.
The Union of Concerned Scientists invites scientists and experts to a science advocacy training webinar on writing letters to the editor to inform science policies. RSVP here secure.ucs.org/a/2025-4-17-...

Sharing Stories of Science through Letters to the Editor

The Union of Concerned Scientists invites scientists and experts to a science advocacy training webinar on writing letters to the editor to inform and influence different audiences about the impacts o...

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 10

Discover Exciting Opportunities with @sciencetalkorg.bsky.social
Looking to sharpen your science communication skills? Whether you're new to science communication or looking to refine your approach, check out their latest courses at www.associationofsciencecommunicators.org/courses-trai....

Courses & Training • Association of Science Communicators

Register for ASC's Science Communication Courses & Training Opportunities and increase your professional knowledge & skills!

www.associationofsciencecommunicators.org

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 9

Check out this upcoming webinar by @theAGU
An impactful session on how scientists can advocate for science at the national level. April 9th. Register here:
www.agu.org/events/webin...?

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 7

Cuts to federal science funding put critical research at risk. Learn how to advocate for science at www.researchamerica.org/advocacy-tools and check out www.killthecuts.org upcoming national day of action.

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 6

It’s town hall season! Learn everything you need to know about participating in your local town halls by joining @ucsusa.bsky.social’s upcoming training, Tuesday, April 8, 8:00p.m. ET. RSVP: secure.ucs.org/a/2025-4-8-t...

Holding Congress Accountable: How to Ask Tough Questions at Town Halls

The Union of Concerned Scientists invites scientists and experts to a training webinar on

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SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 4

Join Yale CCCH for their final #ClimateChangeandHealth Seminar on April 7 at 12pm ET! Jane Gilbert, Chief Heat Officer for Miami-Dade County in Florida, will be a featured speaker.
Register here: bit.ly/GilbertSeminar2025

SCOPE Policy @scopepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 3

Sharing this event organized by My Climate Story project, the @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social, the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, & the Media, and the High Meadows Environmental Institute for a free, live, online, two-hour storytellers’ summit. Register here princeton.zoom.us/webinar/regi...