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The Scientific Citizenship Initiative 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.
For questions, please contact sci@hms.harvard.edu