Welcome to the Penn State Science Policy Society!
We are here to bring scientists and the community closer together, to teach and learn about science policy and the related issues we all deal with, and to help each other with opportunities and advancements in any scientific field we wish to pursue. The best way to bring everyone together on progressive science policy is to make sure that information is clear, accessible, and interesting. Check back here, on Facebook, and Twitter often for news on current issues, posts from scientists in different fields, and interesting highlights from the scientific world.
If you are interested in joining, curious about what we do, or just have a question, feel free to email us at sps@psu.edu or check us out on Instagram and LinkedIn!
Check out our calendar for the most up-to-date info on our events and meetings!
Highlights
Member Spotlights!
SPS congratulates two of our executive board members who have been selected to recieve prestigious science policy fellowships. Co-President Hanna Leapaldt will serve as a Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellow this spring and Treasurer Chris Sala, Ph.D. will serve as the AGI William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellow for 2025-2026.
Introducing the PA Science Policy Coalition
The PA Science Policy Coalition is a newly established collaborative effort by the Penn State Science Policy Society, Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group, Penn State Hershey SPARK, and Allegheny Science Policy and Governance to connect science policy young professionals across the Commonwealth. Use this link or email sps@psu.edu to join the workspace. Here you can find channels to pitch, join, and attend science policy, communication, advocacy, and diplomacy events and opportunities.
New Publication!
Check out JSPG’s 2024 Summer Standard Issue featuring an Op-Ed by SPS Advocacy Committee members discussing policy recommendations for EVs.
National Society Memberships
To encourage member engagement in national science policy groups, SPS will reimburse up to 10 members each if they become members of AAAS. NSPN membership is now free. Contact us at sps@psu.edu to process your reimbursement.
Science on Tap Nominations
Speakers wanted! Each month we host a talk from two researchers on separate, but related topics. The style of the talk is very high-level and should be accessible to a general audience. We try to highlight interesting scientific research in a way that anyone can understand. While we typically give priority to professors, we also will occasionally accept graduate student or postdoc speakers. If you, or someone you know would give a good talk, let us know by filling out the form here. Navigate to our Science on Tap page under the “Events & Programs” tab to learn more about this program!
