SPOT News and Events
- Congrats to our new Science One-Pager Initiative (SOPI) Advisory Board: Elsa Koninckx, Peter Malonis, Carrie Schoeneberger, and Kelsey Wiles. Thanks to everyone that applied – we had to make difficult decisions and appreciate all of your thoughtful responses. We are looking forward to seeing this initiative grow!
- Book Club Discussion
If you are interested in joining our Science Policy Book Club, please fill out this form. We meet monthly! The November book is Algorithms of Oppression by Safiya Noble.
Other Events and Opportunities
- The National Science Policy Network (NSPN) will host its annual National Science Policy Symposium on November 13 and 14. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Science Policy and Racial Justice.” NSPN members can register to attend all sessions for free! If you’re not already a member, membership is only $20/year, so we encourage you to join.
- November 18th – Scholars Strategy Network Meeting. Monthly chapter meeting is always the third Wednesday of the month from 7-8pm CST. To join email Emily Hallgren (ehallg2@uic.edu) to be added to the invite list.
- The Union of Concerned Scientists is working with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition to bring scientists together to virtually advocate for the Clean Energy Jobs Act on Thursday, November 12. This is an opportunity to directly engage with Illinois legislators about policy – register here.
- EURAXESS North America interviewed Anouk De Bast, Head of the Science Office at the Swiss Embassy to the U.S., about what makes her country unique, Swiss knowledge networks, and the nation as a center of innovation. View the recording here.
EURAXESS will also be holding a Science Diplomacy Webinar on December 3 – details are forthcoming, so save the date!
In the News
- A treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons has passed into international law in the UN, despite opposition from major nuclear powers including the US – read more here.
- The CDC will advise that the first COVID vaccines go to healthcare workers, who are among the highest-risk individuals – read more here.
- “How Decades of Racist Housing Policy Left Neighborhoods Sweltering” – read how structural racism, policy, and climate change intersect here.
Get Involved with SPOT
- Do you want to share your research with the public? We are always looking for more ideas for programming for our science outreach program towards elderly populations, Science with Seniors. If you have an idea of a topic you would like to present on, please reach out to emilyschafer2023@u.northwestern.edu.
- Do you think legislators could benefit from learning more about your research or scientific interests? We are currently looking for people interested in writing briefs for local representatives about scientific topics as part of our Legislative Outreach Team. Email kchintam@u.northwestern.edu if you are interested!
- Do you have any news/events/opportunities related to science policy that might be worth sharing? We welcome any items to add to the newsletter! Email spotforcenu@gmail.com if you want to share anything.
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