Advocating on behalf of @MITgsc graduate students on the local, state, and federal levels. RTs != endorsements
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Read all about our recent DC trip and more in the April 2024 issue of The Graduate Student Advocate here!
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The July 2023 issue of The Graduate Student Advocate just went out! Learn more about the priorities and activities of the EAB in our redesigned newsletter!
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Members of @GSC_EAB’s Federal Affairs subcommittee, including MechE's Jimmy McRae (back row far right), met with the @WHOSTP in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building to discuss important grad student issues including mentorship, mental health, immigration, and accessibility.
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It was a great conversation with Dr. @JedidahIslerPhD, Dr. Nafeesa Owens, and other folks at @WHOSTP! Thank you for your time and the opportunity to speak with you with us from @GSC_EAB on graduate student priorities!
Thank you to Dr. @JedidahIslerPhD, Dr. Nafeesa Owens, and many others at @WHOSTP for taking the time to meet with the @GSC_EAB this afternoon to discuss graduate student priorities around mentorship, mental health, immigration, and accessibility.
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Thank you to Dr. @JedidahIslerPhD, Dr. Nafeesa Owens, and many others at @WHOSTP for taking the time to meet with the @GSC_EAB this afternoon to discuss graduate student priorities around mentorship, mental health, immigration, and accessibility.
Our team along with our colleagues at @cmugsa and co-chairs @RepGusBilirakis, @RepZoeLofgren, @RepBice, and @USRepMikeDoyle have been hard at work preparing for the launch of the #GRADcaucus. Now that the cats's out of the bag, we hope you'll join us in making sure this 1/2 – at Cambridge, MA
#GRADcaucus is live! This is a House caucus that will advance the interests of graduate students and thus of our nation's research, education, & arts.
Thanks to @RepBice, @USRepMikeDoyle, @RepZoeLofgren, & @RepGusBilirakis for co-chairing.
More info: grad-caucus.github.io/
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.@SchmidtFutures and @JoinLincoln have a new #techpolicy fellowship focused on emerging tech and policy. Apps reviewed on a rolling basis
@ZacharyGraves shares more: lincolnpolicy.org/2021/linco…
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Chair @JordanBHarrod and Vice Chair @ThatBBLane between meetings on the Hill.
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Hey @MIT students! Here's your chance to tell your science and engineering story to Congress! @MITgsc @GSC_EAB @mit_spi @urop_mit @MITstudents @TheMITUA @TppMit @commsciatMIT Spread the word!
IT’S BACK: @scicoalition’s #FundItForward Student Video Challenge opens today! Students, tell us why federal investment in science and research is important to you – you could win a cash prize. Get the details here: bit.ly/3jNZPrO #ThankstoScience #FundScience
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Please join us! If you've written an op-ed or analysis that has not been published or need a place for your students to publish, this is the place! @Sci_Tech_Policy
For the past few months, @Deborah_D_Stine and I have been working to launch a new publication on @Medium to amplify #scipol voices.
Before we officially launch next month, we are seeking partners, associate editors, and submissions. Check it out!
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Couldn't make our Student Advocacy Seminar yesterday?
You can now watch the first three sessions on our YouTube channel! Check it out if you missed it, and share with a friend who is interested in federal advocacy.
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Are you an undergraduate or graduate student who is interested in advocating to the federal government but not sure how to get started?
Join the us TODAY from 3-7pm EDT for a FREE virtual half-day seminar!
Check out the schedule and register here: gsc.mit.edu/student-advocacy…
We’ll provide an overview of the federal government, who the important players are, and best practices for engaging with them so you can have your voice heard, closing with a panel of current staffers from a variety of congressional offices!
This event is open to students from any institution!
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Check out this op-ed on the importance of science funding and how the bipartisan Endless Frontier Act would support the scientific enterprise, written by our Federal Affairs Co-Chair @DeMarco_M_A for @insidehighered ⬇️
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Come watch MIT's Research Slam Showcase on Monday, March 29th, from 5-6:30 PM EST! Open to all, the Showcase will feature research from MIT grad students & postdocs - all explained in 3 minutes. Vote for your favorites, hear about cool science, & celebrate science communication!
ALT MIT's Inaugural Research Slam Public Showcase and Judging! On March 29th from 5-6:30pm EST. Register via the link in the thread. Come hear about cutting edge research at MIT, from PhD students to postdocs, explaining their work in three minutes or less. Talks will be awarded prizes by a panel of expert science communicators and by you, the audience. All are welcome, so invite your friends and family. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Register at tinyurl.com/mit-slam-showcas…, and please share with friends & family!