Vanderbilt Science Policy Group

Early voting in Davidson County starts today! Great way to avoid long lines. You can vote early now at the Howard Office Building or any one of the satellite locations starting Oct 25th - you don't have to go to your polling place when you vote early!

CTA by 10/28: STEAM grad students! Provide virtual guidance + build the confidence of 10-12th graders interested in science + social justice as a #OurFutureIsScience Mentor. Stipend provided. @ROCSciPol @vusciencepolicy @YSciDiplomats @ComSciConMia bit.ly/3hTimSf

@vusciencepolicy is recruiting for VSPG leadership positions! Let us know if you're interested in getting involved!

Hey all! We're excited to announce our next VSPG Chat with @DrHBloemhard on Tuesday, April 20th at 5:00pm CT. We'll be talking about "The New DC." If you're interested, register here: #scipol" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #scicomm

Georgia's package of new voter restrictions is getting the publicity, but the @BrennanCenter reports the push to restrict voting rights has expanded into 43 state legislatures. Is our democracy in peril? Please join us and @Samar_Ali81 tomorrow to discuss. paperlesspost.com/go/4knGQ6LU5Jd…

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Hi everyone 👋 We want to invite any and all interested followers to join us for a VSPG Chat with @AdrianaBankston next Thursday, February 25th at 5pm CT! 🎉 Please register here: forms.gle/SdaXvwD4mrLoyk… #scipol #scicomm

Two weeks left to apply! Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship is a 1yr FT opportunity for #Scientists & #Engineers (PhD) #Pharmacists #Physicians #Dentists #Veterinarians to serve as science/health advisors in New Jersey state gov Apply here👉eagleton.rutgers.edu/eagleton-scien…

Join @VanderbiltU @DrHBloemhard as she discusses the governmental structures, systems, and policies that impact our ability to study and observe space. LINK: youtu.be/ieZZ1--6-Is Please help us spread the word for this special talk! @vusciencepolicy @AAS_Policy @AAAS_STPF

You can now find our newsletter on Substack now. Check it out and subscribe! 😎 News, updates, and more! by @vusciencepolicy vspg.substack.com/p/news-updates…

Still thinking about the excellent Zoom chat that @vusciencepolicy hosted with @DrHBloemhard (@Vanderbilt_GR) earlier this week about how science is funded among other topics. Such an interesting discussion!

It's not too late to register for this #CoronavirusConversation - Perfect Storms: Responding to Hurricanes While Addressing COVID-19. An important and timely conversation that you don't want to miss! RSVP: scienceandsociety.duke.edu/events/coronav…

Apologies to @JenniferGribbl2, who is the actual co-author!!

Check out this op-ed by our very own @JacobRuden with @jenn_tribble! tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

Graduate students- join us tomorrow for a peaceful demonstration of support for #BlackLivesMatter and #BlackintheIvory

An amazing list helpful links and resources for BLM: blm-helpfullinks.carrd.co/#

We also would like to amplify the incredible work of Jade Fuller, Nya Collins, Zee Thomas, Kennedy Green and Emma Rose Smith for organizing peaceful protests here in #Nashville. We stand with you. twitter.com/brinleyhineman…

In lieu of a formal statement, VSPG would like to state, unequivocally, that we are in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement & protests across the world. We pledge to oppose racism, hate & discrimination of all types. We will listen & be open to education & correction.