GradFUTURES Science Policy Learning Cohort

Date
Feb 12, 2025, 4:00 pmApr 16, 2025, 6:00 pm
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Event Description

GradFUTURES is pleased to offer a new learning cohort, Science Policy-Science for Policy, Policy for Science, in Spring 2025 for graduate students and postdocs in partnership with the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment, between February 12- April 16. Co-developed by Faculty Fellows in Professional Development Innovation and GradFUTURES graduate student fellows (UAF and PDA), this learning cohort leverages expertise of Princeton’s faculty, graduate students, staff and alumni, and external partners. Through guest speakers, case studies and immersive capstone, graduate students will learn, discuss and investigate landscape and careers in science policy, at the federal and state levels. Upon successful completion of learning cohort including capstone, participants will receive a micro-credential and certification recognizing their proficiency in Science Policy.


Participants of the GradFUTURES-C-PREE Science Policy Learning Cohort will learn and discuss the following:

  • The landscape of science policy- how scientific evidence informs and influences policy making, and how policies impact scientific research.
  • The systems and process of policymaking at the federal and state levels including agenda setting and budget allocations.
  • How stakeholders or constituents can inform or influence policy agendas. 
  • Role of researchers in informing evidence-based science policy.
  • Pathways into science policy for scientists and scholars across public or private sectors. 
  • Visualizing ideas to actions through case studies, bills or acts passed (or failed to pass) at the federal or state level, and factors influencing outcomes. 
  • Imperative for interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, social scientists, public and policy makers for successful science policy.
  • Effective communication skills to engage policy makers and constituents shaping science policy
Sponsors
  • gradFUTURES Professional Development, The Graduate School
  • The Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment