Local Science Engagement Network (LSEN)

Greer Arthur's experience getting her Ph.D. taught her to seek a deeper purpose in science. Following a career change and her latest role as an LSEN Liaison in North Carolina's Research Triangle, she continues putting the the people in her community first: aaas.org/membership/mem…

As the Maine LSEN Liaison, Kate Dickerson is keen to bring her expertise in science policy to the table. She envisions an space where policymakers, service providers and researchers work more closely together to address critical issues across the state: aaas.org/membership/mem…

Growing up near wooded areas, @brooke_a_e's passion for forests started early. This eventually landed her among West Virginia's lush landscapes, where she is busy rallying scientists and science enthusiasts together to form the Mountain State's LSEN: aaas.org/membership/mem…

.@douglas_rao knows the key to a good connection is to understand and respect the audience. As the Western North Carolina LSEN Liaison, he hopes to engage audiences of all kinds to elevate their understanding of climate change and its global challenges: aaas.org/membership/mem…

In West Virginia? Join LSEN Liaison @brooke_a_e to bring science into the rooms where decisions are made. Learn more at AAAS.org/LSENCommunity. Let’s improve the lives of West Virginians through science!

Living in Utah? Join LSEN Liaison Faith Bowman in engaging with local & regional decision-makers to bring science into the rooms where decisions are made on issues like climate change & clean energy that affect people & our planet. Learn more at AAAS.org/LSENCommunity

Are you located on the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico? Join LSEN Liaison @natadeleon in bringing science into the rooms where decisions are made. You can join this new, growing network at AAAS.org/LSENCommunity!

Residing in Western North Carolina? Join LSEN Liaison @douglas_rao in building trust with local & regional decision-makers near you. Let’s bring more science to issues like #climatechange and clean energy. Join us at AAAS.org/LSENCommunity

Are you a current or future scientist or engineer in Maine? Join LSEN Liaison Kate Dickerson in building relationships with local and regional decision-makers in your community. Learn more and join us at AAAS.org/LSENCommunity. Let's elevate trust in science together!

Announcement: @AAAS_LSEN has five new local networks for scientists and engineers to join in Maine, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Utah and West Virginia. Read more and sign up to help elevate trust in science: brnw.ch/21wEvPC

Passionate about science and civic engagement? Join us at AAAS.org/LSENCommunity. If you don’t live near one of our first 5 local networks in Maine, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Utah and West Virginia, join our national community to stay updated as more networks form! 🌐👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

Big update today! We have new networks in Maine, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Utah and West Virginia (more to come!) Join us at AAAS.org/LSENCommunity to connect w/ professionals and join one of our growing networks. You can help us shape the future of science in your community!

Congratulations to our first cohort of LSEN Liaisons! This extraordinary group of six will build networks, bring together and mobilize scientists and engineers interested in #science engagement and #scipol. Learn more about them here: fal.cn/3AgTr

Last chance: Ever wondered what it would be like to learn from & work with AAAS experts to recruit and support networks of scientists & engineers in your community to foster trust in #science? Apply to be a @AAAS_LSEN Liaison! fal.cn/3xpB2

Volunteers needed to raise the visibility of science. An interview with Dan Barry @AAAS_LSEN. asbmb.org/asbmb-today/po…

Calling all #STEMM professionals who want to gain & use skills in #scicomm, civic engagement, network leadership & advocacy: apply to be a LSEN Liaison! More about the role here: fal.cn/3w0E6

#ICYMI: @AAAS_LSEN is growing. We are recruiting new Liaisons to elevate trust in #science by growing and engaging state-based civic engagement networks. Learn more and apply here: fal.cn/3vNnn

NEWS: @GildaBarabino & @sudipsparikh of AAAS are honored to host @WHOSTP Director Dr. Arati Prabhakar as she delivers a speech on Achieving America’s Aspirations. Watch the livestream this Friday, Oct. 21 at 3 pm ET.

In honor of International Women’s Day, I made a visit to the @Smithsonian's #IfThenSheCan exhibit. The 120 orange statues celebrate the contributions of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. What a powerful reminder of how women are changing the world.

.@aaas has joined over 50 #STEM societies in a letter urging Congress to finalize FY22 appropriations w/ robust support for scientific R&D. Investing in S&T is a bipartisan win for everyone! @SenSchumer @LeaderMcConnell @SpeakerPelosi @GOPLeader aaas.org/sites/default/…