Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG)

The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) and the National Science Policy Network are pleased to release Volume 25, Issue 01, the 2024 summer standard issue of the journal. The summer standard issue includes sixteen articles on topics ranging from policies to grow the semiconductor workforce to equitable Baconora production, racial bias in artificial intelligence, Indigenous water governance, and interstate abortion care after the U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs decision. Read the full issue: bit.ly/JSPGVol25Iss01 Editorial team and editors: Andy Sanchez, Abigail Boyd, Ph.D. Sewar Banimusa, Jekoniya Chitereka (PhD), Cherrelle Dacon, Christopher Dade, Christina Del Greco, Mikayla Eppert, Leanna Kalinowski, MPH, Piyush Kumar, Bailey McCarthy Riley, Favour Nerrise, Olawale F. Olaniyan, William Ota, PhD, Morgan Rothschadl, Jennie Steyaert, Isabel Warner, PhD, Matthew Zajac

The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) and the Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) are pleased to announce a call for papers and competition to provide policymakers with leading-edge perspectives and analyses demonstrating how engineering biology and emerging biotechnology are poised to provide sustainable solutions and re-invent products and processes across all societal sectors, compiled in a special issue on Advancing Science & Technology Policy for the Next-Generation Bioeconomy. To kick off the announcement of this new opportunity, we are offering a writing workshop on Nov. 21 at 5 pm ET to aid prospective authors in preparing their submissions for this special issue. Register today! bit.ly/EBRCWritingWkshp This workshop will guide participants through approaches and strategies to communicating science and engineering ideas to policy audiences for impactful outcomes. Field-specific small group discussions will be led by EBRC and JSPG speakers, guiding participants through the real-world steps of identifying a policy problem in the bioeconomy, organizing appropriate and sufficient evidence, and designing and writing their articles. Workshop Leads: Sarah R. Carter, Ph.D., Principal, Science Policy Consulting LLC Nazish Jeffery, Ph.D., Bioeconomy Policy Manager, Federation of American Scientists Emily Aurand, Ph.D., Director of Roadmapping and Education, EBRC Julietta Sheng PhD, Science Policy Postdoctoral Scholar, EBRC Hannah Frye, Ph.D., JSPG Director of Programs & Events and Senior Policy Advisor at the MIT Washington Office Submissions for the JSPG-EBRC Bioeconomy Special Issue are due on January 13, and submission information can be found here:?https://lnkd.in/e_2byH7D For any questions on guiding events, please email Hannah Frye ([email protected]).

I’m excited to announce the publication of our Policy Memo, "Shining a Light on Equitable Solar Energy: Addressing Challenges and Enhancing Opportunities for Business Participation in Community Solar," in the Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG)! Collaborating with 2024 Christine Mirzayan Fellows on this project was an incredible opportunity to dive into a field far outside my expertise—solar energy—and to work as a team to write a Policy Memo. We aimed to highlight real pathways for expanding community solar project use and impact. Many thanks to my co-authors for their insights, dedication, and teamwork: Atif Ashraf, Matt Boehm, Aida Davila, PhD, and Melinda Paduani. I’m proud of what we created together and grateful for the chance to learn and grow alongside such talented people! Check it out to learn more about actionable paths toward inclusive community solar ?? #SolarEnergy #SciencePolicy #CommunitySolar

Reminder: join the Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) for the next Author Spotlight, Rethinking Civic Science Funding to Better Support Community Engagement! On Oct. 30 at 12:00 PM ET, JSPG Director of Programs and Events?Hannah Frye, Ph.D.?will have a conversation with JSPG author?Andrea Isabel López, MPH,?about her article, coauthored with Mónica Feliú-Mójer, Ph.D. "Rethinking Civic Science Funding to Better Support Community Engagement," and how she has incorporated these ideas into her current work leading science communication and public engagement efforts at Ciencia Puerto Rico. RSVP TODAY: https://bit.ly/4gCdM7C Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gusikXHZ The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) was honored to co-sponsor the Rita Allen Foundation and Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society for its Special Issue: Civic Science for Transformative Policy Solutions to Societal Challenges. This Special Issue dove into the intersection of science, technology, and democracy. Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/g-RjRjFc

Join the Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) for the next Author Spotlight, Rethinking Civic Science Funding to Better Support Community Engagement! On Oct. 30 at 12:00 PM ET, JSPG Director of Programs and Events?Hannah Frye, Ph.D.?will have a conversation with JSPG author?Andrea Isabel López, MPH,?about her article, coauthored with Mónica Feliú-Mójer, Ph.D. "Rethinking Civic Science Funding to Better Support Community Engagement," and how she has incorporated these ideas into her current work leading science communication and public engagement efforts at Ciencia Puerto Rico. RSVP TODAY: https://bit.ly/4gCdM7C Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gusikXHZ The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) was honored to co-sponsor the Rita Allen Foundation and Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society for its Special Issue: Civic Science for Transformative Policy Solutions to Societal Challenges. This Special Issue dove into the intersection of science, technology, and democracy. Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/g-RjRjFc

The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) and the Engineering Biology Research Consortium are pleased to partner on the 2024?JSPG?Special Topics Issue on Advancing Science & Technology Policy for the Next-Generation Bioeconomy. We invite students, post-doctoral researchers, policy fellows, early-career researchers, and early-career professionals from around the world to submit op-eds, policy position papers, policy memos or analyses, and other articles addressing bioeconomy policy ideas and challenges. These include topics and concerns around the intersection of biology/biotechnology and artificial intelligence and machine learning, biomanufacturing, food and agriculture, energy, biodiversity, biosecurity, biotechnology regulations, and workforce development. Articles should address how the topic could impact at a global or local/regional economic level. Submission deadline: January 13, 2025. Read the call for papers: https://lnkd.in/ghDnXw2N Leading up to the submission deadline,?JSPG?and EBRC will organize a series of training sessions to provide prospective authors with opportunities to develop and practice policy writing, and to inspire and empower them with expert perspectives on science and technology policy topics to inform their submissions to the Special Issue. See event details on the JSPG-NSPN Summer Standard Issue Events Webpage (https://lnkd.in/ghyFBiCn). #JSPGNextGenBioeconomy #SciencePolicy #Bioeconomy

New #scipolprograms blogs! Empowering the Next Generation of Science Policy Leaders: UC Irvine’s Comprehensive International Virtual Program for STEM PhD Students and Postdocs https://lnkd.in/eU3QYqW2

It's next week! Join us for ISTPF orientation 8/26-30! Fantastic programming available online, with Anna Quider, Ph.D., Stephanie Witt, Sarah Robey, #Idaho government leaders John Yaros and Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and alumni S&T policy fellows David Wunsch, Eliene Augenbraun, Kate Stoll, Christine Casey, Sarah Maher, Aaron Kurz, PhD, Debra A Cooper, Ph.D., and Anna Briggs, Ph.D. from AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), and ISTPF + others TBA! Learn more and register here: www.uidaho.edu/istpf (choose the "training" page). Qs? [email protected] Sharing with University of Idaho University of Idaho McClure Center Boise State University School of Public Service Idaho State University Idaho State University Graduate School Idaho National Laboratory NSPN | National Science Policy Network National Conference of State Legislatures Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation POWER Engineers Micron Foundation Micron Technology Idaho STEM Action Center Rockefeller Institute of Government Indiana University Graduate School Battelle Eagleton Institute of Politics, Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, and MOST Policy Initiative. #scipol #techpol #scicomm #STPF

Join the Idaho Science & Technology Policy Fellowship (ISTPF) on August 26 for an overview of the history, organization, and uses of science and technology policy in the United States, including the role of the White House, Congress, and federal agencies, as well as connection to Idaho. Speaker: Anna Quider, Ph.D., Principal, The Quider Group Register today: https://lnkd.in/ejxgZMh7 #Idaho #SciPol #polisci #STEM #Advocacy #Policy

Thanks John Patrick Flores Rami Major for inviting me on the podcast 'From Where Does It STEM?' to discuss my career path from the lab to science policy and advocacy. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/edVau74f. We covered what science policy is, academic culture change, career growth, being open to opportunities, pivot points including AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, and aspirations for future impact. We also had fun questions around self-growth, life coaching, and stepping back to assess next steps in our lives. It was an enlightening conversation on cultivating policy and advocacy passions, and more. Fun facts: ? The podcast aims to capture stories of resilience, scientific journeys, and inspiration that have built and shaped many diverse scientists, and is a Spotify Next Wave Award Winner (congrats!). ?? Former NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins was previously interviewed on this podcast, in a very inspiring chat: https://lnkd.in/e6zRuzps. American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy ARIS Impacts Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) Federation of American Scientists #scipol #advocacy #Congress #universities #societies