December Newsletter

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

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THIS MONTH'S THEME:

Cultivating Community

Hi SPG members,

Week 10 is upon us and the holiday break is in view! This year has been hard on many members of our community due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, we're especially proud of our members' accomplishments this quarter. Continuing to make progress on your degree under the circumstances of the past few months is, frankly, a heroic feat. However, simply acknowledging this sometimes isn't enough. We hope our members know that if you ever need help, support, or community, you can reach out to us.

Warmly,

The SPG at UCLA Team

Event Tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow Dec. 8th at 11am to hear from Jeffery Song, Program Manager of the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) Science Fellows Program!

The CCST Science Fellows Program trains and places 15 scientists in the CA State Legislative and Executive branches in Sacramento. This program is unique to California and presents an incredible opportunity for scientists to get experience in policymaking.

Register here and learn more about the CCST Science Fellows

Want to find a group of like-minded Science Policy enthusiasts?

Join an Interest Group!

We've put together research interest groups that focus on one area of science policy. We aim to bring together like-minded members to grow their knowledge and explore how they can contribute to the science policy community by coordinating events, projects, and even publications.

Topics include:

Interested?

Fill out this form to join one!

Other External Opportunities

Fellowships & Programs:

(Lots of our members have successfully completed some of these programs! Please reach out for more information or for help with your application)

John A Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

graduate-level; deadline Feb. 19, 2021

access the informational webinar here

Inter-Policy School Summit 2021

graduate-level; deadline Dec. 18

SfN Early Career Policy Ambassadors (ECPA)

graduate-level; deadline Dec. 21

Info session on Dec. 9, 2pm EST

Future Leaders in Endocrinology (FLARE)

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

2021-2022 White House Fellowship

full-time; must have bachelor's degree by Sep 2021; deadline Jan. 6, 2021

Station1 Frontiers Fellowship (SFF)

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

Biotechnology Innovation & International Security Fellowships

postdoctoral fellowship; deadline Jan. 15, 2021

The Sweet-Fellowship

PhD program in Agricultural Data Science; deadline Feb. 1, 2021

NRC Research Associateship Programs

graduate, postdoc, and senior-level; deadline Feb. 1, 2021

Events organized by date:

Dec. 1-17: American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting- Shaping the Future of Science
Dec. 9: Our Lunar Future Webinar ($35)
Dec. 10: Bioengineering for Space Webinar ($45)
Dec. 10: Introduction to Science Policy Memo Writing Panel & Workshop
Dec 17: Science Communication Training (and Jan. 7)
Feb. 8-11: 2021 AAAS Annual Meeting

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 #4: Health Care Quality

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 healthcare quality of Black Americans through factors like implicit/explicit bias, cumulative stress, and mortality risks.

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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