An Idea to Consider: Invite AAS Policy to Your Institution
Heather Bloemhard Vanderbilt University
Are you interested in learning about how you can participate in science advocacy?
Would you like an in-person update on the legislation that impacts the science community?
Do you not know what science advocacy is but want to learn something new?
Consider inviting one of the AAS Policy staff to your institution!
Topics covered will vary based on current events and the interests of the audience, but topics usually include:
- What are science policy and science advocacy?
- How can you advocate?
- Why should you advocate?
- What is AAS doing to advocate for your science interests?
- What are the relevant legislation topics, and what is the status of each?
As you make your decision, you should know that the AAS can share the travel costs. Also, keep in mind that yours needn't be a completely, or even predominantly, astronomy-centered department. As long as the audience will include AAS members, the invitation is justified.
A list of past colloquia and available speakers are at the Policy Talk Program page. Email AAS Policy with any questions or to send an invitation.