Director, AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships @AAAS_STPF bringing science to US policymaking. A human out here doing my best. Tweets are my own.
Washington, DC
Joined July 2022
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Such incredible and inspiring work!
Congrats to @STPF_Alumni @rbixenmenn and @AAASMassMedia alum @johannavarner's team, Limelight Rainforest, on winning the grand prize in the @XPRIZE Rainforest competition at the G20 Social Summit!
Read about their big win: bit.ly/3BIQxJq #biodiversity #conservation @aaas
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Co-authored by @STPF_Alumni Jillian Barnas, this article addresses the unique and growing "need for a better scientific understanding of the impact of trauma exposure on forensic professionals."
Read more: policechiefmagazine.org/safe…
Check out this @ASMicrobiology paper where I was quoted on the benefits of relocation support for postdocs. People are putting their commitment into research and their institution should be committing to them too!
bit.ly/4iiJ97Z #academia #research #postdoc
"People are putting their energy and commitment into research and it makes sense that the institution should be committing to them also." ~STPF Director @DrRashada.
Postdoc relocation support would help recruitment & retention in #academia: bit.ly/4iiJ97Z @ASMicrobiology
Join us in DC on July 12th, to catalyze smart action and policy around AI.
CAN'T MISS: fellows, alum, and everyone interested in #AI and #Science #Policy: make your voice heard alongside experts @drturnerlee, @dariogila, and @ArianaAboulafia! RSVP at engage.aaas.org/3KOMMTv
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Nourishment this was to me. Much gratitude to @StemNoire for inviting and welcoming me. An awesome group of folks doing truly good work!
"Every thing we touch is imperfect. Imperfect has a subjective meaning, so focus on the progress and how you can make things better." ~ STPF Director @DrRashada at @StemNoire.
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We're at @StemNoire today! Stop by our booth in Grossman Hall to learn more about @aaas S&T Policy Fellowships or just to say hi 👋😊
In just a minute, STPF Director @DrRashada is sharing her wisdom and #scipol experience in the Keynote Address happening in Grossman Hall.
Spoiler alert: It totally does! Check out the Live chat to learn more, on-demand even.
ICYMI: the first Live Chat is recorded for you to watch on-demand! Thank you to Angelica Zamora-Duran, @alexploring, and @DrVinnyted for sharing what excited them most about @aaas STPF. youtu.be/XG8bpX5W-vw #scipol #scicomm
ALT ALT text: Quote from Live Chat speaker Angelica Zamora-Duran. Promotes the recording of June 11 Live Chat webinar.
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Many fellows like Xavier @AAAS_STPF take the skills they learn in Congress to a subsequent fellowship in the Executive Branch. Gift yourself some curiosity, and learn more about his experience👇🏾.
In @RepRickLarsen's office, fellow Xavier Monroe proposed a bipartisan dialogue on #ArtificialIntelligence and transportation. With a goal of enacting technical and political reform, his next year will be spent at
@NSF! bit.ly/45lAwDy
@AERA_EdResearch @AAASmember
Looking forward to seeing what you do, Alejandro!
Congrats to @aaas STPF alum Alejandro de la Puente, @AIP_HQ's newest Director of @SPSNational and first Student Engagement Officer!
Read more: bit.ly/44EkWCI
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Spend some time with the Judicial side of @AAAS_STPF on 6/27👇🏾.
Time flies: it's the 10th anniversary of the STPF Judicial Branch Fellowship!🥳 Since 2014, fellows at the Federal Judicial Center have helped bring science to the judiciary process.
aaas.org/news/celebrating-fi…
And on 6/27, connect with judicial fellows in a special Live Chat!
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Excited to start hiring for this position!
We're #hiring! Interested in being a project director at STPF? You'll work with an awesome team to oversee the fellowship cycle, and work with incredible scientists and engineers as they bring their subject matter expertise to policy.
Apply now: bit.ly/3yyo7zJ #scipol
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Excited to have you on the team, Jenny!
Please join us in welcoming our new Director of Communications and Digital Strategy, Jenny O'Donnell!
Jenny is a social impact storyteller with over a decade of communications expertise, and we're excited to have her on board.
linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
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Congratulations, Dr. Wayman! @AAAS_STPF alumni making waves and lifting boats.
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Amplifying this call. The need is great!
Looking to shape and support policy related to #ArtificialIntelligence? STPF is seeking scientists and engineers for a @aaas Rapid Response Fellowship in AI. Apps open April 1.
Learn more here: aaas.org/ai-stpf-cohort
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Amplifying this awesomeness, courtesy of @alexploring, STPF's first Congressional fellow in climate science. Keep pushing forward!
From science to policy! So excited to introduce my first bill today with @SenAlexPadilla as a @AAAS_STPF fellow. The ANCHOR Act would upgrade the cybersecurity and internet for the oceanographic research vessels I and countless other scientists rely on. 🌊 padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/…
ALT Alex holds the ANCHOR Act in the US capitol building inside by steps and a large ocean painting
ALT An oceanographer stands on the deck of a ship smiling and collecting water samples from a CTD device
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Really enjoying the images and learning coming from the @NASAWebb, including this gorgeous and moving installation at the @artechouse. Please check it out if you can!
artechouse.com/location/dc/
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Put this on your calendars👇🏾. Back to your regularly scheduled programming.
Next in the "Candid Career Conversations" webinar series for STPF alumni: Starting Your Own Business. Join alumni @WanidaL, @thomastlee, @GaviBegtrup, and Kate Van Waes in a conversation about how they've gone from idea to launch.
Alumni, check your inbox to RSVP!
ALT Colorful graphic promoting the webinar series for STPF alumni focused on candid career conversations. The second webinar on February 1 will be about starting your own business. Speakers include Wanida Lewis and Thomas Lee. The Moderator is Kate Van Waes.
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Amplifying this chance to weigh in on public policy👇
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Good morning, @JointMath! Stop by booth #325 today to learn more about bringing your #math and #statistics skills into public service through the @AAAS_STPF program. #JMM2024
Attending #JMM2024? Come by to booth 325 and chat with our colleague Christine Rovner about how you can impact science policy! @AAAS_STPF