JSPG and NSPN Launch 2021 International Science Policy Memo Competition and Special Issue Focused on Intersectional Science Policy

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JSPG and NSPN Launch 2021 International Science Policy Memo Competition and Special Issue Focused on Intersectional Science Policy

​WASHINGTON, DC (January 26, 2021) - The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) and the National Science Policy Network (NSPN) are pleased to co-host the 2021 International Science Policy Memo Competition focused on Intersectional Science Policy. The 2021 Policy Memo Competition and Special Topics Issue intends to raise awareness of intersectional science policy issues that directly affect marginalized scientists and communities. 

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“Diverse voices, inclusive communities and equitable policies must be pillars of science and policy. We aim to emphasize and analyze the impacts of science and policy on historically marginalized populations, including Black, Indigenous, Latinx, women, LGBTQ+, disabled, uniquely-abled and other marginalized communities. We hope this issue will highlight ways to craft and implement policies that better serve these individuals and communities,'' said NSPN Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Co-Chairs, Annabelle Lolinco and William Gaieck, in a joint statement.

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