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#UCSciCommSeries Presents: Megan Varvais

by Hannah Chu
March 31, 2022

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Megan Varvais, Communications Specialist and Administrator for the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, talked to us about her journey from legislative advocacy to her current position. She started her career working in non-profit legislative advocacy and organization for various political groups.

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#UCSciCommSeries Presents: Becky Mackelprang

by Nate Diplock
February 12, 2022

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At the first event in a collaborative speaker series focused on careers in science communication we heard from Becky Mackelprang, Associate Director for Security Programs at the Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC).

#UCSciCommSeries with Megan Varvais

To continue our #UCSciCommSeries with UC Berkeley's CLEAR and SciComm at UCR, we've invited Megan Varvais to discuss science policy and science communication for non-scientists.

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Introduction to Science Policy

by Sydney Wyatt
January 29, 2022

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Science communication is a catch-all term for a variety of applications, like science policy. Often, science policy is thought of at the federal level of government, such as the suggestions handed down by the United States government and others regarding the pandemic response. But because science is so ingrained at all levels of society, science policy can start small at the town or city council level and spread to the state and federal levels.

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#UCSciCommSeries with Colin Murphy

In the second-to-last installment of the #UCSciCommSeries, we've invited Colin Murphy to discuss science policy and sustainability. He is the Deputy Director of the Policy Institute for Energy, Environment, and the Economy at UC Davis.

Introduction to Science Policy

With the launch of our new science policy branch, we're inviting you to an introduction to science policy.

Science Policy

Science policy is an important facet of science communication. Scientists can directly influence policy decisions on a variety of topics — from healthcare to environmental issues — by communicating with lobbyists and legislative staff members. Here, Science Says has curated a list science policy resources and events.

Events #UCSciCommSeries Presents Colin Murphy

Colin Murphy is the Deputy Director of the Policy Institute for Energy, Environment and the Economy. He will be discussing careers in science policy and sustainability.

Making a Compromise with Your Inner Academic

by Sydney Wyatt
December 26, 2019

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