Scientists could play a vital role in ensuring equitable and science-based policy solutions to the most pressing challenges facing us today, but often they are not trained or empowered to transform their concerns into actions.
In this series of skills-building training webinars, the Union of Concerned Scientists will provide practical steps that scientists and experts can take to get involved in policy advocacy.
These virtual trainings will showcase a range of ways that experts can promote evidence-based methods and findings to influence policymaking, regulation, and other societal decisionmaking practices to serve the public good. Throughout the series, Science Network members will be provided opportunities to determine what their role as a scientist advocate looks like. Training attendees will also be connected with opportunities to take action on UCS campaigns, to put their skills into action.
You are invited to sign up for as many free, virtual training webinars as you’re interested in. If you cannot attend the live training, a recording will be provided afterward.
Upcoming trainings
Crafting Your Public Narrative
Date: Thursday, January 23
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
This training emphasizes the power of storytelling in building trust, fostering community, and motivating action. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of how to use the "Story of Self" framework to connect their personal values, motivations, and experiences with the broader science-based issues they are fighting for.
Protecting Scientists Engaging in Advocacy
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
This training will provide tangible guidance for how scientists who are engaging in advocacy can assess and mitigate the risks to their reputation, know your rights, and recognize common fear tactics for silencing science.