#  Introduction to Science Policy 

 





 Semester:   Winter 

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 Year offered:  2021 

 

 

 

 The [Scientific Citizenship Initiative](https://sci.hms.harvard.edu) at HMS (SCI) is offering the **Introduction to Science Policy online nanocourse** for **Harvard STEM** **graduate students and postdocs** in **January 2021.** This is a **4-day program** divided into **90-minute evening sessions** between January 11 and January 14.

 This interactive course will introduce the role of science and technology in creating public policy and the governance of the U.S. scientific enterprise.

 Participants will engage with science policy experts in four 90-minute sessions designed to enhance professional skills needed for a variety of careers, including science policy. Students will benefit from a hands-on experience through weekly activities and a capstone assignment to apply the concepts learned throughout the week.

 Course curriculum encompasses three pillars:

 **Foundations of Science Policy**  
Understand and identify core concepts at the intersection of science and policy.

 **Career Exploration**  
Discover the vast ecosystem of potential science policy careers.

 **Professional Development**  
Gain practical skills relevant to all careers through a series of exercises concluding with a science policy pitch.  
  
**At a glance**  
**Who:** Harvard STEM graduate students and postdocs  
**When:** January 11, 12, 13, and 14, **6 to 7:30 pm ET**  
**Where:** Online

 **Graduate students can combine the nanocourse with two others and [opt for credit.](/nanocourses)**

 For questions, please contact [sci@hms.harvard.edu](mailto:///sci@hms.harvard.edu)

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