ESPA: Engaging Scientists in Policy & Advocacy

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Reminder that this is happening today!

Join ESPA in attending the Ann Arbor City Council Meeting on March 2! RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We hope to see you at our Policy Journal Club next week! RSVP: forms.gle/uy7GQWQiKfGL9w…

Reminder that this is happening in one week! RSVP to help us know how many people to expect.

Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m., and the program begins at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited—come early

We’re kicking off the year with a peek into the dens, burrows, and nests of our animal neighbors to learn how they conquer the cold. From the seemingly unstoppable chubby campus squirrels to iconic hibernators like bats, wildlife has a diverse array of strategies.

Attend the February Science Café, hosted by the UM Museum of Natural History, with ESPA! We hope to see you there for another fun evening of science communication. If you’d like to walk over with us, please meet at the Diag flagpole at 5:00 p.m.

RSVP: forms.gle/qrZ8FCpiRY9iN6…

Can't attend our watch party, but want to join the webinar? Find registration here: aspenpolicyacademy.org/program/commun…

Join ESPA for a viewing of "Communicating for Policy", a webinar hosted by the Aspen Policy Academy!

RSVP here: forms.gle/8qxdmSfqtrFwqJ…  When: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 3-4pm EST Where: Palmer Commons Boardroom 4 Why: Learn to communicate ideas to policymakers + snacks!

We’re just one week away from ESPA’s Science Policy Career Panel! RSVP at the link below. We hope to see you there!

Attend our Science Policy Career Panel on Tuesday, January 20th 2026 from 4-5:30 pm in Palmer Commons Boardroom 5. The panel can also be attended virtually over zoom. We will provide food for all attendees. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1sYqQH… See our flyer below for the Zoom.

Happening today!

Join ESPA in attending the next Science Café, hosted by the UM Museum of Natural History! Please meet at the flagpole in the Diag at 5 p.m. RSVP here: forms.gle/DhcKwFdxpjLXW2… Hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m.; program 6:00-7:30 p.m. Seating is limited—come early.

Happening in just two days!

Join ESPA for a watch party of Rackham's LinkedIn workshop! Happening Wednesday, November 5th from 11am-12pm in CHEM A505. RSVP by 9am on Monday, November 3rd for donuts from Washtenaw Dairy: google.com/url?q=https://…

A reminder that this is happening today!

Don’t miss our fall welcome event next week!

ESPA's fall welcome event will take place Tuesday, October 21, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm in CHEM 1018. We will have a brief introduction to our organization, the 2025-2026 ESPA board, and our plans for upcoming events. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here: forms.gle/Q1puDfVEFViMZx…

Join ESPA for our first Policy Journal Club meeting of the year on Friday, October 24, 1-2 PM in 6320 Taubman Health Sciences Library! We will be discussing homelessness and the policies that affect it. RSVP for lunch!: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/…