Resource Categories:
Course Syllabi & Teaching Resources: Course syllabi and other teaching resources at the undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate levels for those interested in teaching science policy.
Degree Programs: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Certificate programs and Undergraduate Minors with a focus on science and technology policy
Details, Rotations & Pairing Schemes: Programs that bring STEM professionals into temporary policy positions (ranging from a few days of service to full- or part-time employment) with government or non-governmental organizations. These opportunities provide a way for working STEM professionals (e.g. faculty members, industry scientists and others) to contribute their expertise on specific issues/projects while learning about policymaking and building relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.
Fellowships: Remote/virtual and in-person/immersive fellowships with a significant track or focus on the study, development or promotion of “science for policy” (the use of technical knowledge to assist or improve decision making) or “policy for science” (decision making about how to fund and structure the systematic pursuit of knowledge). As opposed to short-term internships, fellowships are typically longer-term experiences of a year or more, full time.
Internships: Remote/virtual and in-person/immersive undergraduate and graduate internships with a significant track or focus on the study, development, or promotion of either “science for policy” (the use of technical knowledge to assist or improve decision making) or “policy for science” (decision making about how to fund and structure the systematic pursuit of knowledge).
Meetings & Conferences: Major, regularly occurring meetings, conferences and events with a significant focus on science and technology policy.
Training Opportunities: Short-term, non-degree training seminars, workshops, crash courses, and boot camps in science policy.
Professional Networks: Ad hoc and/or virtual professional networks focused on helping scientists and engineers engage with public policy or science communications. Note: This resource category does not include membership associations or scientific societies with annual dues.
Toolkits & Policy Engagement Resources: Policy, advocacy, and outreach toolkits or resources that help scientists and engineers effectively contribute to the political and policymaking process at either the local, state, federal or global levels.
University-Based Student Policy Groups: College or university-based student organizations focused on science policy or advocacy.
Other Tools & Resources: Includes all other resources that aim to help scientists and engineers engage with public policy including news outlets, dashboards, election engagement outlets, newsletters, podcasts and more.