Welcome to the September issue of the Science Policy Group at UCLA Newsletter!

Read on to discover new resources, how you can get involved, job opportunities, and what we’ve been up to lately.

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UPCOMING EVENTS


Dr. Adriana Bankston: Crafting Your Science Policy Career (12pm, Sept 28th)

 

Science policy career development talk with Dr. Andrew Thompson (September, TBD)

 

 

Stay Tuned
 

 
 

Dr. Adriana Bankston is the Principal Legislative Analyst at the University of California Office of Federal Government Relations, where she serves as an advocate for UC with Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies. Dr. Bankston also serves as Chief Outreach Officer at the Journal of Science Policy and Governance and earned her PhD in Biochemistry, Cell, and Developmental Biology from Emory. 

Tune in to hear from this Science Policy career expert!

 

 

AAAS also has two virtual conferences coming up! Don't miss this chance to attend these fantastic opportunities.

 
 

 

What We're Doing & How You Can Contribute

 
 

General Election Ballot Guide

 

Policy Memos

 

 

While we have your attention…

Learn about George Gascon,  a candidate for District Attorney whom we've endorsed. Watch our Q&A on the role of the DA and its intersection with science with candidates George Gascon and Rachel Rossi (incumbent Jackie Lacey was also invited).

And of course, REGISTER TO VOTE or check your registration status here!

(if you've moved recently, now is a good time to update your address)

You can also find out how to drop off a mail-in ballot in person.

 

Additionally-- Please learn about how Racism is a Public Health Issue with our  infographic series

Topic #1: Childhood & Adolescence

Working to become anti-racist requires that we research and acknowledge the persistence and gravity of structural racism, including within the sciences. This  month's topic addresses how systemic racism affects children of color in aspects such as disproportionate access to housing, food, and parental insecurity. 

 

 

upcoming bills & ways to get involved

A Ballot Measure for Los Angeles County:

Measure J

Invest in community programs and services supporting low-income residents

 

This law would: Mandate that at least 10% of the Los Angeles County’s general funds be appropriated to community programs and alternatives to incarceration (i.e. health services, pretrial non-custody services)

Visit Reimagine LA to learn more and get involved-- including participating in a phonebank, textbank, or workgroup.

 

 

Opportunities to Get Involved

 

 
 

thank you for being part of the science policy group at ucla!

 

As always, feel free to email us to let us know about campus/community opportunities & ideas for events.

 

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