November Newsletter

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

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This month's theme:

GETTING INVOLVED

But First… the topic on everyone's minds

Election Day has passed and results are in across the nation. Some of you may remember that we voted as a group to endorse two candidates in critical local races: George Gascon for LA District Attorney, and Sen. Holly Mitchell for LA County Supervisor

We are thrilled to update that both candidates were successful in their races!

George Gascon Holly Mitchell

We are looking forward to seeing how they integrate evidence-based research into their policymaking!

Have the elections renewed your drive for science policy?

With the University continuing remote status through the end of Winter 2021, we're looking for creative ways for our members to find community and become more involved in the Science Policy Group at UCLA.

Here's how to get more involved in SPG:

Introducing: Science Policy Interest Groups!

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We're starting research interest groups that focus on one area of science policy, such as water or wildfire policy, or criminal or reproductive justice.

Group members can be as involved as they like-- you can simply meet other members, or you can give a presentation, organize a speaker event on your topic, or even create lasting science policy contributions through blog posts, policy memos, or publications!

We aim to bring together like-minded members to grow their knowledge and explore how they can contribute to the science policy community.

Interested?

Fill out this form to tell us what science policy areas you're interested in!

An Upcoming External Event

(you won't want to miss!)

The 2020 NSPN Symposium is taking place virtually on November 13th and 14th.

This year's theme will be Science Policy for Racial Justice: Intersecting paths towards equity in research, government, and society.

Click here to learn more and register!

Other External Opportunities

Fellowships:

John A Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

graduate-level; deadline Feb. 19, 2021

SfN Early Career Policy Ambassadors (ECPA)

graduate-level; application opens Nov. 16

Future Leaders in Endocrinology (FLARE)

graduate, postdoc, or junior faculty; deadline Dec. 17

Station1 Frontiers Fellowship (SFF)

undergraduate-level, Summer 2021; deadline Jan. 15, 2021

Events organized by date:

Nov. 16: Women Innovators Conference
Nov. 16: MIT Climate Action Symposia Series
Nov. 16-20: Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC)
Nov. 18: STEM Students Responding to COVID in Their Communities Panel
Nov. 19-20: Global Health Council Summit 2020
Nov. 19-21: STEM Success Summit
Dec. 1-17: American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting- Shaping the Future of Science
Dec 3: Science Communication Training (and Dec. 17 & Jan. 7)

Learn More About Science Policy

Science Policy Training and Education provided by NSPN

“For those who are interested in learning about the ins and outs of science policy, this resource is an introduction into the detailed mechanics of how policy and science meet at every level of government. Modules will guide you through each branch of government and where science policy is integrated into the system, as well as giving you real-life examples of student groups and individuals around the United States who are taking science policy and advocacy into their own hands."

European Science Diplomacy Online Course

The S4D4C European Science Diplomacy Course will familiarize you with international science and policy, and particularly with current European science diplomacy.

Completing this course takes about 15 hours, and can earn you an official certificate!

ACTIVISM
A Petition Against Neighborhood Drilling in LA
LA's Department of Regional Planning is in the process of updating its Title 22 Oil Well Ordinance for the first time in almost 40 years. This rule oversees oil drilling in most of unincorporated LA County, including active wells within 2500 feet from where UCLA students live. Numerous studies link close proximity to oil wells with asthma, heart disease, cancer, and more. 
 
You can sign THIS PETITION to send an email to LA county Department of Regional Planning, and to opt in for updates from STAND LA, an organization against neighborhood drilling. 

While we have your attention…

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

DOWNLOAD FULL SREIES WITH HYPERLINKS

Topic #3: Health Care Access

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 disproportionately affects the mortality rates of Black Americans through factors like health insurance, COVID-19 testing, and segregation.

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.

And please spread the word!

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