Washington, D.C. (March 14, 2022) — The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) is pleased to welcome new members to its leadership team. The new staff will lead activities to increase the international visibility, reach, and impact of JSPG’s published work and events. Read the staff bios.

• André Porter, Director of Communications and Public Affairs 
  

André is the Policy Director for Science is US, at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He will lead and manage the journal's communications strategy and media outreach. He has experience developing advocacy campaigns and grassroots organizing initiatives to advance support for science and engineering and increase scientific evidence in decision-making. Connect with André on Twitter.

• Julianne McCall, Director of Programs and Events

Julianne is the Co-Director of the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine at the California Governor's Office of Planning and Research. She will lead and manage the journal's programming to support JSPG's professional development and training activities. Her experience includes overseeing cross-sector health policy working groups and projects, research grantmaking, and state government interagency efforts. Connect with Julianne on Twitter.

• Shweta Ganapati, Director of Outreach and Engagement

Shweta serves as a Senior Program Analyst in the Canadian public sector working on a broad range of policy priorities and supporting international collaboration in post-secondary research and training in natural sciences and engineering. She will lead outreach and engagement activities to grow the journal's presence and facilitate international partnerships. Connect with Shweta on Twitter.

• Agnes Varghese, Director of Data Analytics and Impact Evaluation 

Agnes is a California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. She uses data-driven approaches to better understand the needs of California's jurisdictions in the face of emergencies. Agnes will lead and manage the journal's data analytics and impact evaluation strategy. Connect with Agnes on Twitter.

• Aaron Conrado, Podcast Director and Producer 

Aaron is a former American Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology Fellow at the U.S. Department of Defense. He will lead the revitalization of the journal's SciPol SoundBites podcast, enabling published work to reach global audiences. Connect with Aaron on Twitter.

JSPG seeks to enhance the skills of young scholars in science and technology policy and governance through national and international partnerships, collaborations, and outreach. In 2022, the journal will continue its efforts to publish peer-reviewed articles on emerging, timely and relevant science, technology, and innovation policy topics while providing professional development opportunities for trainees and early career researchers in science policy. These include publishing special issues on science diplomacy, open science, and other areas, in addition to standard issues on a number of topics.

The new staff members will work with the journal's partners to increase the impact and footprint of published work internationally and to enable published ideas to reach decision makers at all levels of government, in particular as we celebrate JSPG’s 10 year anniversary as an organization and move into the next decade of innovation in science policy.

“I look forward to working with these talented science policy professionals at various stages in their careers, and to continue driving forward our mission of empowering and elevating ​​the next generation of science policy leaders on international platforms,” says Adriana Bankston, JSPG’s CEO.

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About JSPG
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance is a nonprofit organization and open-access peer-reviewed publication managed by and for students, policy fellows and young scholars in science, technology and innovation policy. JSPG publishes high-quality articles covering the widest range of topics in formats that are accessible to policymakers. Since 2011, JSPG has served as a vehicle for students and early career researchers to bolster their research and writing credentials in science policy. Visit sciencepolicyjournal.org and follow on Twitter @SciPolJournal to learn more.

About UNESCO
Created in 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) builds peace by fostering international cooperation in education, the sciences and culture. As the only specialized United Nations agency with an explicit mandate for science, UNESCO promotes international scientific cooperation, helps developing countries to build their scientific and technological capacity and supports Member States’ efforts to develop effective, inclusive public policies. The Organization’s work extends to standard-setting in its fields of competence. One of these standard-setting instruments is the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, adopted by 193 countries in November 2021. This Recommendation is the first international framework to provide guidelines on how to use open science to make science more equitable and inclusive. Visit https://en.unesco.org and follow on Twitter @UNESCO to learn more.
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About MGCY
The Major Group for Children and Youth is the UN General Assembly-mandated and self-organized mechanism for young people to meaningfully engage in certain UN processes. MGCY acts as a bridge between young people and the UN system in order to ensure that their right to meaningful participation is realized. MGCY does so by engaging formal and informal communities of young people, in the design, implementation, monitoring, follow-up, and review of sustainable development policies at all levels of the UN system. Visit https://www.unmgcy.org and follow on Twitter @UNMGCY to learn more. 

About the GYA Working Group on Open Science
Recognizing that open science fosters research communication that is inclusive, effective, and conducive to collaboration and discovery across fields and locations, the GYA working group on Open Science aims to inform current transformations in publication systems, institutions and technologies by (1) garnering and voicing young researchers’ views on which scientific outputs should be disseminated, how, to whom and with which expectations; (2) investigating the challenges and opportunities involved in implementing open science mandates across highly diverse research environments; (3) promoting open science mandates across the GYA membership and partner organizations. The Global Young Academy is an independent science academy of 200 outstanding early- to mid-career researchers from six continents who are selected from across disciplines based on their academic excellence and commitment to engage with society. The mission of the GYA is to give a voice to early-career researchers across the globe. Visit https://globalyoungacademy.net/activities/open-science/ and follow @GlobalYAcademy on Twitter to learn more.

Washington, DC (January 31, 2022) – The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellowships program (STPF) are pleased to partner on a call for papers leading up to the 2022 JSPG summer standard issue.
 
In the midst of a global pandemic, evidence-based policymaking is critical for our future, and the views of the next generation in shaping the policy landscape are more important now than ever. We invite students, postdocs, policy fellows, early career researchers, and young professionals in science policy to contribute their ideas on the future of policymaking on a number of broad topics that address important societal challenges. Submission deadline: May 22, 2022.

“Partnerships with organizations like JSPG are an important part of the path forward in the STPF mission to cultivate future generations of science policy leaders,” said Rashada Alexander, STPF Director. Dr. Alexander will author the cover memo for the summer standard issue, drawing attention to the unique role of early career researchers in advancing evidence-based policy.
 
The partnership helps JSPG and STPF advance a shared mission of developing the next generation of leaders in science and technology policy and enabling them to develop and execute relevant and timely policy solutions. Hosted at the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society, the AAAS STPF program has engaged thousands of scientists and engineers to contribute first-hand to the policymaking process via yearlong fellowships in the Federal government. As part of this mission, JSPG fosters training and professional development of the next generation through publishing early career work in science policy in a variety of formats, and elevating the ideas put forth in publications through international platforms.

“The importance of early career contributions to evidence-based policy cannot be overstated. As an organization that elevates early career voices, JSPG is thrilled to partner with AAAS STPF on this standard issue, which seeks to bring the ideas of the next generation to the forefront and provide them with the educational tools needed to put these ideas into action,” said Adriana Bankston, JSPG CEO & Managing Publisher.

As part of this partnership, JSPG and STPF will co-host a science policy writing workshop to help authors prepare their submissions to the standard issue, as well as a webinar with STPF fellows who have also been part of JSPG to highlight the value of both organizations in advancing career development for the next generation of science and technology policy professionals. More information on these events will be provided at a later point.

ABOUT JSPG
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) is a nonprofit organization and open access peer-reviewed publication managed by and for students, policy fellows, and young scholars in science, technology, and innovation policy. Since 2011, JSPG has served as a vehicle for students and early career researchers to bolster their research and writing credentials in science policy. Visit sciencepolicyjournal.org and follow on Twitter @SciPolJournal to learn more.
 
​ABOUT AAAS S&T POLICY FELLOWSHIPS
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) provide opportunities to outstanding scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking and contribute their knowledge and analytical skills in the policy realm. Fellows serve yearlong assignments in the Federal government and represent a broad range of backgrounds, disciplines, and career stages. Each year, STPF adds to a growing corps of nearly 4,000 fellowship alumni. STPF alumni are policy-savvy leaders working across academia, government, nonprofits, and industry to serve the nation and citizens around the world. Visit the STPF website at AAAS.org/STPF and follow @AAAS_STPF on Twitter to learn more.

WASHINGTON, DC (November 1, 2021) - The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) is pleased to release Volume 19, Issue 01, marking 10 years since our first published standard issue in 2011. To commemorate this occasion, we have taken a historical perspective by focusing on Celebrating a Decade of Publishing Innovative Policy Solutions Designed by the Next Generation.

This standard issue of JSPG has 13 practical and innovative articles addressing topics such as food sustainability on land and sea; the intimate relationship between climate change, public health and security; and the need for institutional reforms that can lead to a more equitable and ethical policymaking process to improve our society.

“The fact that 10 years apart, both of these standard issues focused largely on environmental, health and research policies, points out the evergreen nature of these policy topics, but also the incredibly innovative solutions designed by our authors to address critical and timely topics of their time,” said Adriana Bankston, JSPG CEO & Managing Publisher. “This volume highlights solutions designed by the next generation to address evergreen policy topics in a manner that is adaptive to the needs of our society today." 

As JSPG celebrates 10 years since our first standard issue and looks ahead at the next decade of publishing, the journal remains committed to its mission of serving as a platform and vehicle for students, post-docs, policy fellows, early career professionals, and young scholars of all academic and professional backgrounds to contribute nuanced, bold, and innovative solutions to address the widest range of problems, threats, and opportunities at the intersection of science, technology, innovation, public policy and governance.

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About JSPG
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) is a nonprofit organization and open-access peer-reviewed publication managed by and for students, policy fellows and young scholars in science, technology and innovation policy. JSPG publishes high-quality articles covering the widest range of topics in formats that are accessible to policymakers. Since 2011, JSPG has served as a vehicle for students and early career researchers to bolster their research and writing credentials in science policy. Visit sciencepolicyjournal.org and follow on Twitter @SciPolJournal to learn more.

WASHINGTON, DC (September 27, 2021) - The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) and the National Science Policy Network (NSPN) are pleased to release the 2021 International Science Policy Memo Competition and Special Topics Issue focused on Intersectional Science Policy.

​This special issue raises awareness of science policy topics that directly affect marginalized scientists and communities, and provides possible solutions by which to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in science policy as laid out by the next generation of leaders in the field. 

“Strong policy memos represent fundamental communication skills for early career scientists who want to engage in policy and advocacy work – brevity, discernment and persuasiveness. The Intersectional Science Policy competition and special topics issue create an opportunity for early career scientists to practice these skills while evaluating solutions to issues facing disadvantaged communities,” said Caitlin Warlick-Short, NSPN Director of Communications.

“The rewards and successes of scientific discovery have been limited by a failure to consider science’s intersection with diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. To progress in science, we must represent all intersections of diversity in scientific effort and knowledge, evaluate research structures with an equitable and inclusive lens, and advance research in support of social and environmental justice,” said Emily Pinckney, Executive Director, 500 Women Scientists; Tiffany G. Harrison, Director, Public Policy Special Interest Group, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) & Pamela A. Padilla, President, Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) in the cover memo for this issue.

To advance their ideas and policy solutions, all published authors will be provided with the opportunity to access policy engagement and outreach funds. In addition to the publication, winning policy memos were selected to receive cash prizes.

Winning memos are as follows:

• First place - Bridging The Gap: Demanding 1-1 Representation of Dark-Light Skin Tones Within Medical Lectures/Resources
• Second place- Algorithm Transparency through the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
• Third place (tie) - Addressing Racial Disparities in NIH Funding & Motor Vehicle Crash Testing Regulations for More Inclusive Populations

Honorable mentions:

• Expanding Access to and Ensuring Equity in the Benefits of Remote Work Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Period Poverty: A risk factor for people who menstruate in STEM
• Decolonization of STEM in the Public Education System in Québec, Canada

“This special issue addresses important societal problems in education, work, health, the environment, and other areas, and provides policy solutions centered on diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. We hope this issue will encourage early career scientists from backgrounds traditionally excluded from science policy conversations, to bring their ideas forward and contribute to international policy debates,” says Adriana Bankston, CEO of JSPG.
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This special issue is also supported in-kind by the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), 500 Women Scientists and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). JSPG and NSPN partnered with these organizations in a series of writing workshops to provide prospective authors with the skills needed to write effective policy memos on DEI topics. 

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​About JSPG
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance is a nonprofit organization and open-access peer-reviewed publication managed by and for students, policy fellows and young scholars in science, technology and innovation policy. JSPG publishes high-quality articles covering the widest range of topics in formats that are accessible to policymakers. Since 2011, JSPG has served as a vehicle for students and early career researchers to bolster their research and writing credentials in science policy. Visit sciencepolicyjournal.org and follow on Twitter @SciPolJournal to learn more.

​About NSPN
The National Science Policy Network (NSPN) is a grassroots, member-based organization that catalyzes the engagement of early career scientists and engineers in policy making by fostering an inclusive community, training new generations of diverse leaders, and empowering advocates for the role of science in society. In addition to the policy memo competition in collaboration with JSPG, NSPN supports a variety of other activities, including grants, internships, externships and their annual National Science Policy Symposium. Visit scipolnetwork.org and follow on Twitter @SciPolNetwork to learn more.
 
About SACNAS
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers and positions of leadership in STEM. Visit sacnas.org and follow on Twitter @sacnas to learn more.
 
About 500 Women Scientists
500 Women Scientists is a grassroots organization committed to speaking up for science and for marginalized communities in science, as well as confronting the shameful history of science being used to harm people - and the participation of the scientific community in this harm. More than 20,000 women of STEM and supporters from more than 100 countries have signed in support of 500 Women Scientists, pledging to build an inclusive scientific community dedicated to training a more diverse group of future leaders in science and to use the language of science to bridge divides and enhance global diplomacy. Visit 500womenscientists.org and follow on Twitter @500womensci to learn more.
 
About NSBE
With more than 700 chapters and more than 21,000 active members in the U.S. and abroad, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States. NSBE, founded in 1975, supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students and technical professionals in engineering and technology. NSBE’s mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.” Visit nsbe.org and follow on Twitter @NSBE to learn more.

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WASHINGTON, DC (September 13, 2021) - The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) and Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society are pleased to launch a call for papers and competition focused on Re-envisioning STEM Education and Workforce Development for the 21st Century.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted future generations in terms of educational opportunities, learning formats, and STEM workforce structure. This new landscape will require novel, flexible entry points and pathways to recruit, develop, and retain the STEM workforce of the 21st century.

We invite students, post-docs, policy fellows, and early career professionals worldwide to submit op-eds and policy position papers to re-envision the landscape of STEM education and workforce development in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to build forward a future that is focused on equity and inclusion, access to technology, and aligning training opportunities with workforce demands.

The call for papers and competition for op-eds and policy position papers will result in a Special Topics Issue of JSPG to be released in 2022 that will comprise the most compelling papers. Authors of the top three publications will receive cash prizes.

“As we consider the fundamentally different landscape of STEM education and workforce development resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are thrilled to launch this call for papers and competition with Sigma Xi to engage the next generation in re-envisioning the future of the field,” said Adriana Bankston, CEO and managing publisher of the Journal of Science Policy & Governance.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated educational inadequacies and inequities for students pursuing STEM careers. This partnership with JSPG will harness the knowledge and experience of emerging leaders to help build more equitable and effective education and training programs,” said Jamie Vernon, Executive Director and CEO of Sigma Xi and publisher of American Scientist magazine.​

As part of this partnership, JSPG and Sigma Xi will host a series of educational webinars led by experts from Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS), New America, and the Association of American Universities (AAU) to examine policy changes in STEM education and workforce development that are needed to facilitate adaptations to a new environment for work and education, and to re-envision the future of the field in the light of changes accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as advances in technology, public tolerance for new work and educational models, and demographic shifts. In addition, JSPG and Sigma Xi will organize a policy writing workshop to help prospective authors improve their submissions to the special issue.

This Special Topics Issue is also supported in-kind by outreach partners from STEM Education Coalition, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program, ​​MSI STEM Research & Development Consortium, Duke Science & Society and Science is US, whose contributions will elevate the policy ideas in STEM education and workforce development put forth by the next generation across national and international platforms.

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About JSPG
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance is a nonprofit organization and open-access peer-reviewed publication managed by and for students, policy fellows and young scholars in science, technology and innovation policy. JSPG publishes high-quality articles covering the widest range of topics in formats that are accessible to policymakers. Since 2011, JSPG has served as a vehicle for students and early career researchers to bolster their research and writing credentials in science policy. Visit sciencepolicyjournal.org and follow on Twitter @SciPolJournal to learn more.
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About Sigma Xi
​Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, founded in 1886, is the world’s largest multidisciplinary honor society exclusively for scientists and engineers. The Society’s mission is to enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science and engineering, and promote the public understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition. Over 500 Sigma Xi chapters can be found wherever scientific research is undertaken at colleges, universities, government laboratories, and industry research centers worldwide. Among our 100,000 inductees, more than 200 are Nobel Prize winners. The Society is based in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Visit sigmaxi.org and follow on Twitter @SigmaXiSociety to learn more.