In this panel discussion you’ll hear from BGS alumni and current students about different avenues to get involved science policy.
Please RSVP: http://bit.ly/SciPolPanel
Lunch is provided.
Date: January 15, 2020
Time: 12 – 1:30 PM
Location: JMEC 505EW
“If an experiment is done in the lab but no journal ever publishes it, did it really happen? Writing scientific articles and grants is critical for communicating our work to other scientists and advancing our fields, but scientific writing is often indecipherable, even to other scientists. Join Dr. Judith Swan, Assoc. Dir. for Writing in Science and Engineering at Princeton and renowned scientific writing expert, as she teaches students to clarify their writing, anticipate the expectations of readers, and make persuasive arguments.
This workshop will be held in two back-to-back parts. Part 1 (10am-12pm) will focus on “Clarifying Cause and Effect in Writing,” and Part 2 (12:30-2:30pm) will focus on “The Art of Persuasion”.
Students can attend Part 1, Part 2, or both, as parts 1 and 2 will be related but distinct. There will be interactive group exercises to encourage retention, as well as an optional take-home assignment . Food will be served! Registration will open on Jan 6, 2020.”
Event description via the PSPDG website.
Date:
January 21, 2020
Time:
10AM-12PM – “CLARIFYING CAUSE AND EFFECT IN WRITING”
12:30-2:30PM – “THE ART OF PERSUASION”
Location:
JMEC 516EW (5th fl Smilow Center for Translational Research, West Pavilion)
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
This 2-hour workshop will teach design principles backed by research on the psychology and neuroscience of multimedia learning. Lunch is provided, and RSVP is required.
When: December 3, 2019 from 12 – 2 PM
Where: BRB 14th Floor Lounge
Have questions about Science Policy Fellowships? Ask Penn Alumni who have gone through the fellowships themselves. Dr. Lianna Viccari (CBE PhD) received the Mirazayan Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and is currently a Science & Politics Fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Policy. Dr. Chris Yarosh (BMB PhD) did the AAAS S&TP fellowship & was a Science Policy Fellow at ACS for 2 years.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/2NpNKaH
Date: November 5, 2019
Time: 1 – 2 PM
Location: Smilow 10-146AB
Learn about the nuances of effective ways to visualize your data from Javier Zarracina, graphic designer for USA Today, previously at Vox.
Date: October 29, 2019
Time: 12 – 1:30 PM
Location: JMEC 515EW
RSVP is required, please note that there is LIMITED space.
Have questions about Science Policy Fellowships? Ask Penn Alumni who have gone through the fellowships themselves. Dr. Lianna Viccari (CBE PhD) received the Mirazayan Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and is currently a Science & Politics Fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Policy. Dr. Chris Yarosh (BMB PhD) did the AAAS S&TP fellowship & was a Science Policy Fellow at ACS for 2 years.
Date: November 5, 2019
Time: 1 – 2 PM
Location: Smilow 10-146AB
The Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group has two exciting events next Tuesday September 17, 2019.
The Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (PSPDG) is having a General Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13th from 5:30pm-7pm in Johnson Pavilion room 501. They will be discussing legislative meeting efforts for Harrisburg and Philly City Hall, new science diplomacy opportunities, their upcoming beach trip, and will be planning the fall semester!
Join the Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (PSPDG) for their general meeting!
When: July 9, 2019 from 5:30 – 7 PM
Where: Johnson Pavilion 501.
More details here.
In a recent post for the Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (PSPDG) blog, Mara Olenick writes about her experience as a finalist for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy fellowship. Olenick shares valuable insight about preparing for interviews, timing and travel logistics, and other best practices for navigating the week-long interview process.
Read more here.