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SUMMARY:Science Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Shared by the Advancing Science and Policy (ASAP) graduate student run organization: \nWant to leverage your role as a scientist to advocate for evidence-based policy\, but not sure where to start? Join ASAP today\, May 1st at 4 p.m. at 404 Plant Science\, for a training hosted in collaboration with Charlotte Selton from American Physical Society (APS)\, designed for early-career scientists interested in science advocacy. \nThis interactive workshop will introduce how policy is shaped and the levers through which scientists can engage with that process\, both as individuals and in groups. Participants will have the chance to discuss and practice advocacy tools in small groups and explore potential career paths in science policy. \nZoom option also available. Food\, snacks\, and drinks provided! \nOther events\, opportunities\, and resources:\n– DC trip for an Advocacy Day run by Careers Beyond Academia and the Cornell Federal Relations teams May 12-13\, register by May 4th \n– Stance on Science initiative to reach out to candidates for public office to ask them their positions on science policy issues and disseminate their stances to the voting public \n– Partnership for Public Service’s Unraveling of Public Science Federal Harms Tracker resource \n– SCIMaP Webinar: Understanding Impact Maps and the FY2027 White House Budget & Data Analysis on May 7 at noon ET \n– Join the American Statistical Association (ASA) for a virtual hill day prep session on May 15 @ 1:30 p.m. \n– Federation of American Scientists is looking for a Congressional Fellow to be placed within the office of a member of Congress \n– Free courses available through the Public Health Communication Collaborative \n– Civic Science Fellow role at the Center for Media Innovation and Social Impact at Boston University \n– Natural Resources Defense Council is looking for a State Advocate \n– Rita Allen Foundation is looking for a Program Events and Digital Engagement Manager \n– Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is looking for an Office Coordinator
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/science-advocacy-training/
LOCATION:Plant Science 404
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Doctoral Advocacy Trek to D.C.: Apply by May 4
DESCRIPTION:Practice public policy advocacy! Apply to travel to Washington\, D.C. for Cornell Doctoral Student Advocacy Day on May 13\, 2026.\nTravel Dates: May 12 & 13 \nAbout the Cornell Doctoral Student Advocacy Day\nOn May 13\, Cornell doctoral students are invited to engage in meetings with elected Members of Congress\, Congressional staff\, and current policy fellows. These meetings will be organized by representatives from the Cornell Office of Federal Relations. In preparation for Advocacy Day\, there will be a virtual training led by representatives from the Cornell Office of Federal Relations to prepare participants for their Advocacy Day activities (date TBA).   Students from any graduate field are eligible to participate in Advocacy Day. \nBecause we may only select up to eight doctoral students to participate in the Cornell Doctoral Student Advocacy Day\, please do not apply unless you can make yourself available to travel to Washington D.C. from the morning of May 12 through the late evening of May 13 and fully participate in the program. \nRegister now\nPrepare to apply\nThe application form will ask about your undergraduate education\, funding sources for your education\, who your Congressional representatives are (if not voting eligible\, you can use your local address)\, a synopsis of your research as part of a short bio\, what you hope to get out of the experience and how it can inform your career goals. \nSponsorship\nSupport for participation in the Cornell Doctoral Student Advocacy Day comes from the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development and the Cornell Office of Federal Relations. Travel and accommodations will be at no cost to selected participants. \nQuestions\nShould you have any questions about this opportunity\, please contact Susi Varvayanis\, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia at gradcareers@cornell.edu.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/doctoral-advocacy-trek-to-d-c-apply-by-may-4/
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SUMMARY:Research Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join this interactive\, in-person only workshop. PhD students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome. Be prepared to discuss your own research! \nLearning Outcomes\nAt the end of this workshop you should:\n• Be able to introduce yourself in an engaging and memorable way\n• Recognize and develop strategies to explain jargon or complex topics\n• Develop skills and confidence to communicate with a variety of audiences\n• Use different storytelling approaches to communicate your research\n• Identify one or more outlets to communicate your research\n• Develop an approach to start your talk and engage your audience immediately \nREGISTER NOW\nFacilitators:\nCynthia Leifer\, Director Cornell Office of Postdoctoral Affairs\nSusi Varvayanis\, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia \nDate and time: May 14 from 2:00-4pm\nCampus location: will be sent to registrants’ Cornell email prior to the date-tentatively in Mann 102 \nBrought to you through a collaboration between the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs in the Research and Innovation Division and Careers Beyond Academia in the Office of Career and Professional Development in the Graduate School.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/research-communication-workshop-2/
LOCATION:102 Mann Library\, 237 Mann Drive\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:NIH Career Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the NIH Career Symposium is open now! Current grad students and postdocs\, join us May 18 – 21 to hear from and network with biomedical professionals in a broad range of biomedical careers! \nRegister here: https://lnkd.in/eeu7j2nH \nWhat to expect:\n✨ Panels: Hear from biomedical professionals in industry\, academia\, science communication\, science policy\, clinical settings\, and more\n✨ Networking: Connect with professionals across sectors\n✨ Talks and workshops: Enhance job search and career development skills
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/nih-career-symposium-4/
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