Science Policy : Register Here! Science for Policy. Policy for Science Register Here! GradFUTURES is pleased to offer a new learning cohort, Science Policy-Science for Policy, Policy for Science, in Spring 2025 for graduate students and postdocs in partnership with the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment. This cohort will run 4-6 pm between February 12- April 16 (except week of Spring break). Co-developed by Faculty Fellows in Professional Development Innovation and GradFUTURES graduate student fellows (UAF and PDA), this learning cohort leverages expertise of Princeton’s faculty, graduate students, staff and alumni, and external partners. Through guest speakers, case studies and immersive capstone, graduate students will learn, discuss and investigate landscape and careers in science policy, at the federal and state levels. Upon successful completion of learning cohort including capstone, participants will receive a micro-credential and certification recognizing their proficiency in Science Policy. Learning Objectives Participants of the GradFUTURES-C-PREE Science Policy Learning Cohort will learn and discuss the following:The landscape of science policy- how scientific evidence informs and influences policy making, and how policies impact scientific research.The systems and process of policymaking at the federal and state levels including agenda setting and budget allocations.How stakeholders or constituents can inform or influence policy agendas. Role of researchers in informing evidence-based science policy.Pathways into science policy for scientists and scholars across public or private sectors. Visualizing ideas to actions through case studies, bills or acts passed (or failed to pass) at the federal or state level, and factors influencing outcomes. Imperative for interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, social scientists, public and policy makers for successful science policy.Effective communication skills to engage policy makers and constituents shaping science policy Speakers and Organizers Ali Nouri *06, MOL Lecturer with the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs Ardon Shorr, Ph.D. Faculty, Princeton Writing Seminar Cara Clase Professional Specialist, Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment Chris Crawford, *22, SPIA AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow, USDA David Bagby Director, Office of Government Affairs Hannah Safford Associate Director of Climate and Environment, Federation of American Scientists Heather Howard Professor of the Practice, SPIA and Director, State Health and Value Strategies Jesse D. Jenkins Assistant Professor, MAE and Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment Keely Swan Associate Director, Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (C-PREE) Kelly Finke, GS, EEB University Administrative Fellow Laura Berzak Hopkins Deputy Chief Research Officer, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory Associate Laboratory Director for Strategy and Partnerships, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory Maya Chung, GS, AOS Professional Development Associate 24-25 Maura McManimon Fenessy Senior Associate Director for State Government Relations, Office of State Affairs Nicole Moen Associate Director of Outreach and Communications, Office of State Affairs Sayash Kapoor, GS, COS and CITP Co-author, AI Snake Oil Shin-Yi Lin, *11 MOL health policy, NJ Executive Branch – Human Services Shannon Erwin Program Coordinator, Eagleton Science and Politics Program Sonali Majumdar Assistant Dean for Professional Development B. Rose Huber Head of Communications, PPPL Emmett Fitzgerald audio producer, environmental journalist Catherine Devine Rita Allen Civic Science Fellow at Center for Cooperative Media Co-Sponsors Spring 2025 Sessions Feb 12 GradFUTURES Science Policy Learning Cohort: 1. Why science policy and career paths Feb 19 GradFUTURES Science Policy Cohort: 2. Power, Process, and Climate Policy: The Inflation Reduction Act's Path Through Congress and the Executive Branch Feb 26 GradFUTURES Science Policy Learning Cohort: 3. What does evolving federal policy environment mean for State policy Mar 5 GradFUTURES Science Policy cohort: 4. Science Communication with policy-makers: crafting a one-page memo Mar 19 GradFUTURES Science Policy Learning Cohort: 5. Public engagement & media literacy Mar 26 Science to Inform Policy: Net Zero America Study Talk by Jesse Jenkins Apr 2 GradFUTURES Science Policy Learning Cohort: 7. Case study of federal policy through lens of AI bill Apr 9 GradFUTURES Science Policy Learning Cohort: 8. Public financing of science Apr 16 GradFUTURES Science Policy Learning Cohort: 9 Capstone and Certificates Get Learning Cohort Alerts! Watch the GradFUTURES newsletter for upcoming learning cohort and event announcements, or complete the form below. GradFUTURES Learning Cohort Interest Form About GradFUTURES Learning Cohorts GradFUTURES’ interdisciplinary learning cohorts build community among and between graduate students and reinforce each student’s graduate training while drawing on their content knowledge to inform the cohort’s investigation of the topic. As part of the cohort, students will read and discuss books, articles, and case studies. Learning cohorts typically also include at least one experiential component such as an immersive project, a site visit, conference presentation, or fellowship/internship opportunities. Interdisciplinary discussions, reflection, synthesis, community building, and immersive experiences are integral components of each learning cohort experience.
