2023 Science Policy Bootcamp (Day 1 of 3)

Hybrid event: Zoom & In-Person (New Cabell Hall, Language Commons, Suite 298

PhD Plus and the Science Policy Initiative (SPI) at UVA will be hosting a three-part Science Policy Bootcamp during January Term. The event will include a Policy 101 overview, an introduction to the different levels of policy (state to international), an overview of career opportunities, a science policy-focused communication workshop, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from professionals who have a wide range of science and technology policy experience. The program is free for UVA graduate students and postdocs.

Interested participants must register before 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 21, at: bit.ly/UVABootcamp

Day 1 of the Bootcamp will include:

  • Welcome & Introduction to the Bootcamp
  • Policy 101
  • Panel Discussion: How Science Informs Policy (and vice-versa) at Different Levels of Government