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Winter 2025 Events
April
April 10, 2025
Med Sci II 3733 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
ESPA Journal Discussion
We're excited to invite you to a journal discussion lunch on Thursday April 10th 12:30-1:30PM EST at Med Sci II 3733. We'll be discussing the article, titled Effects of politicization on the practice of science, which we'll use as a jumping off point to discuss the current political climate, its impact on our work as scientists, and what a path forward might look like.
This is a great opportunity to broaden your perspective on the politicization of science and to touch base with folks in your cohort. If you're interested in joining us, please fill out this link so that we can order enough food for our catered talk. Even if you can't read the entire article, please feel free to join!
April 3, 2025
THSL 6000 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Legislative One Pager Workshop
Interested in joining ESPA to advocate in Lansing, MI? Be sure to our Legislative One-Pager Workshop, led by Dr. Julie Berson Grand from the Ford School. This workshop will provide valuable insights into how to advocate for STEM-related topics effectively in policy settings. Lunch will be provided to attendees!
March
March 27, 2025
Chemistry A505 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Science Advocacy Workshop
ESPA Government Engagement Chair, Ally Tonsberg, has organized a Science Advocacy Workshop with Jimmy Brancho from the Sweetland Writing Center. The reference material used for this workshop is Beyond the Sage on the Stage: Communicating Science and Contemporary Issues Effectively by Sherry Seethaler.
March 25, 2025
Part 1 | March 25 | 4PM - 5PM | LSA 1040
Part 2 | March 25 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | LSA 1280
Practice Your Networking Event
Want to improve your networking skills? Come attend this two-part networking event to learn more about networking and practice your skills! In Part 1, attendees will receive an overview on networking and then can practice networking with their peers over food in Part 2. You do not need to attend Part 1 to be able to attend Part 2. Please RSVP using the link(s) above!
March 19, 2025
Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub | 6 - 7:30PM EST
ESPA @ U-M Museum of Natural History Science Cafe
Join EPSA at the monthly Science Cafe hosted by the U-M Museum of Natural History!! This month’s topic is “A Prehistoric Paring: The love lives of Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.” Dr. Molly Hirst and Dr. Susanna Gutierrez from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology will be presenting on their study of contemporary hybridization and how it can provide insight into human evolution. You can either meet us at the event or meet in the Chemistry Atrium at 5:30PM to walk over together! Please RSVP using the link above!
March 6, 2025
Virtual | 7:30 - 8:30PM EST
NSPN Science on the Ballot Meeting
Join NSPN for their Science on the Ballot initiative which aspires to equip scientists and communities with the skills to engage with political candidates and promote evidence-based decision making. Participants in this initiative will gain advocacy training, coalition-building strategies, and skills fostering connections with scientists, policymakers, and the public.
February
February 25 - 28, 2025
Virtual | 1PM - 2PM Daily, EST
NSPN Science Policy Career Exploration Week
Join NSPN for this four-part webinar series to explore diverse career paths in science policy and obtain practical guidance for navigating various career paths in federal and state government and nonprofit and private sectors. This is a great opportunity to gain unique insight into careers in science policy!
February 19, 2025
Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub | 5:30-7:30PM EST
ESPA @ U-M Museum of Natural History Science Cafe
Join ESPA in attending the Science Cafe, organized by the Museum of Natural History, on Wednesday February 19th from 5:30-7:30pm at Connor O'Neill's Irish Pub. The topic for this cafe is Honey I Shrunk the Dashboard: A Micro-Scale Look 3D Printing Technology in the auto Industry and the speakers will be Dr. Gordon from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and PhD candidate Daniel Rubio-Ejchel.
February 12, 2025
Zoom | 3 - 4PM EST
Webinar - What is Science Advocacy?
InSPIRE will be holding the first part of a two-part webinar series with Eric Medina from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS): What is science advocacy? This is a great opportunity to learn more about what science advocacy is and how to get involved (particularly if you're interested in the work that UCS does)!
February 6, 2025
Virtual | 7:30 - 8:30PM EST
NSPN Science on the Ballot Meeting
Join NSPN for their Science on the Ballot initiative which aspires to equip scientists and communities with the skills to engage with political candidates and promote evidence-based decision making. Participants in this initiative will gain advocacy training, coalition-building strategies, and skills fostering connections with scientists, policymakers, and the public.
February 5, 2025
MED SCI II 3813 & Zoom | 4PM - 5:30PM EST
3rd Annual ESPA Science Policy Career Panel
Join ESPA in attending our 3rd Annual Science Policy Career Panel on Wednesday February 5th from 4-5:30pm in MEDSCI II Room 3813. Food will be provided to in-person attendees, and a Zoom link will be shared with those who can attend remotely! Hear from FDA Pharmacologist Kelsey Kochan, Michigan Environmental Council Policy Manager Samantha Pickering, AA Office of Sustainability and Innovation Senior Analysts DeAndre Calvert, and AA OSI Sustainability and Innovations Manager Genevieve Rattray about their journey into policy, the lessons that they've learned, and advice for those seeking to enter the field.
January
January 22, 2025
Virtual | 12:30PM - 1:30PM EST
Pathways to Policy: State Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
Join NSPN for a panel discussion with representatives from state Science & Technology Policy Fellowship programs, such as the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) Science & Technology Fellows Program, Missouri Science & Technology Policy Initiative Fellowship Program, and New Jersey’s Eagleton Science and Politics Program. Learn more about these different programs and upcoming application cycles and how engaging in state policy can impact a future career in science policy. Register here today!
January 22, 2025
THSL 6330 | 4PM - 6PM
ESPA x RELATE Science Communication Workshop
RELATE has curated an adaptable workshop that focuses on effective and accessible science communication. Participants will learn how to identify and craft central messages in their presentations as well as tailor their language choice based on the background knowledge of the audience.
January 8, 2025
Virtual | 1PM - 2PM EST
NSPN NextGen Policy Perspectives: JSPG x NSPN Early Career Author Showcase
Join NSPN for this virtual event highlighting work by emerging authors developing innovative ideas to address important issues, such as sustainable energy, water resource management, and decarbonization. The event will showcase policy writing featured in a special publication by the Journal of Science Policy & Governance and will take place virtually over Zoom. This is a great opportunity to engage with if you are interested in science policy and science policy writing. Register here today!
Fall 2024 Events
December
December 4, 2024
Virtual | 7PM - 9PM
NSPN Science Policy Pitch Competition
NSPN's fall science policy skills cohort will be participating in a live science policy pitch competition! Listen to pitches and learn from live feedback from judges and audience by attending this virtual event. Presentations will take place over zoom with live feedback and engagement with the judges and audience.
November
November 13, 2024
Taubman Health Sciences Library (THSL) 6000 | 4PM - 6PM
Elevator Pitch Workshop with ESPA and RELATE
Want to enhance your science communication skills? Attend our 'Build Your Elevator Pitch' workshop co-hosted with RELATE. Sharpen your research goals and the motivation behind your work - captivating audiences from fellow scientists to policy-makers. This workshop will elevate your networking ability and empower you to market yourself with confidence and impact!
October
October 23, 2024
Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub | 6PM - 8PM
ESPA @ U-M Museum of Natural History Science Cafe | Disinformation, Social Media, and Elections
Join ESPA and attend the Science Cafe hosted by the Museum of Natural History at Conor O'Neill's Irish pub. The topic for this science cafe will be on Disinformation, Social Media, and Elections and led by Barbara Mcquade with the U-M Law School and Ariel Hasell with the U-M Communications and Media Department. Food will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
October 8 - 11, 2024
Virtual | 12PM ET Daily
NSPN Event | Science Policy for Communities
Join NSPN for a four-day symposium focused on engaging with local government and your local community. You'll hear from city government officials, local nonprofit leaders, and coalition builders. Learn how to leverage your scientific and technical expertise to engage with local policymakers and advocate for your community.
Tuesday, October 8 - How Local Governments Enact Policy (Keynote)
Wednesday, October 9 - Local Public Engagement
Thursday, October 10 - Community Coalition Building
Friday, October 11 - Open Science (with Open Research Community Accelerator)
October 7, 2024
Kashmir Hill Visting Campus Talk
Annenberg Auditorium | 4:15PM
October 4, 2024
ESPA Book Club Discussion of Kashmir Hill's Your Face Belongs to Us
Weill Hall 5240 | 11:30 - 12:30PM
We're excited to share that we will be holding a book club this semester! The book will be Kashmir Hill's Your Face Belongs to Us. This will be a great chance to learn about the ways that AI is compromising privacy and an excellent space for discussing how policy can help. Kashmir Hill will also be visiting campus and giving a talk on October 7th in the Annenberg Auditorium at 4:15PM, which will be a great space for further discussion. We'll be meeting to discuss the book October 4th in Weill Hall 5240 11:30-12:30 at a catered lunch.
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