Penn Science Policy & Diplomacy Group

PSPDG Science Communication Workshop 2: Data Visualization

October 22, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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.

PSPDG Panel Discussion – Science Policy Fellowships

October 22, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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

September PSPDG Events

September 9, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

The Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group has two exciting events next Tuesday September 17, 2019.

Science Communication Workshop (1 of 8) – Tuesday, Sept. 17 – 12:15 – 1:45 PM – Scientific Story telling with Rafael Luna author of The Art of Scientific Storytelling: Transform Your Research Manuscript using a Step-By-Step Formula.
RSVP link: https://bit.ly/2kmZW1I
Location: JMEC 516 EW (5^th floor of Smilow Center for Translation Research, West Pavilion)

We are excited to bring to you a SERIES of science communication workshops, brought to you by PSPDG and CAMB. Those who complete 5 out of the 8 workshops offered throughout the 2019-2020 academic year will receive a certificate. For more information about upcoming events see: https://pennsciencepolicy.squarespace.com/workshop-series

General Meeting/Kick-off Happy Hour – Tuesday, Sept 17 – 5:30 PM – Free pizza and beer anyone? Come see what PSPDG is all about. Get information on our current and future projects, and get access to lovely people to help you navigate what a career in science policy/diplomacy looks like. Bring a friend, grab a beer, and play some ping pong with us.

Directions: Located in Johnson Foundation Library on the 2^nd Floor Anatomy-Chemistry Building. (Enter through 418 Guardian, up the stairs, turn left through doors labeled Biochemistry & Biophysics)

PSPDG General Meeting

August 12, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

The Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (PSPDG) is having a General Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13^th 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!

PSPDG General Meeting

July 9, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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.

PSPDG Blog, “AAAS Fellowship: Finalist Week” by Mara Olenick

June 28, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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.