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JSPG CEO speaks at UNESCO Working Group Meeting on Open Science Policies and Policy Instruments

5/28/2022

Call for papers on open science policies as an accelerator for achieving the sustainable development goals.

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Washington, DC (May 28, 2022) – JSPG CEO Dr. Adriana Bankston participated as a speaker in the 1st meeting of the UNESCO Working Group on Open Science Policies and Policy Instruments held earlier this week. The session was led by Mr. Ezra Clark, Chief of Section, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy at UNESCO. Watch the session recording.

During this session, Dr. Bankston discussed the joint call for papers and competition for an upcoming JSPG Special Issue on Open Science Policies as an Accelerator for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, co-sponsored by UNESCO & MGCY, in partnership with the GYA Open Science Working Group.

The call for papers is centered around the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, which was adopted by the 41st session of UNESCO General Conference in November 2021, and provides an international framework for open science policy and practice. Read the UNESCO Recommendation.

During an online information meeting on the Implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science in April 2022, Ms. Ana Persic, Programme Specialist, Science Technology and Innovation Policy at UNESCO, highlighted the joint call for papers. View the meeting recording.

To support the implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation, UNESCO convened 5 ad-hoc Working Groups focused on key impact areas. Among them, the Working Group on Open Science Policies and Policy Instruments aims to develop a global repository of open science policies and policy instruments, including a series of supporting tools that will constitute an online ‘living’ Open Science Toolkit.

Open science call for papers on UNESCO open science page

Read the call for papers on the UNESCO open science page, which highlights Open Science as a critical accelerator for the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and a true game changer in bridging the science, technology and innovation gaps and fulfilling the human right to science.

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About JSPG
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) is an international, 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.

JSPG CEO speaks at NASEM Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust Meeting

2/12/2022

Screenshot of NASEM meeting panel with Brnady Huderson, Adriana Bankston, Travis York and Marcia McNutt

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Journal of Science Policy & Governance
André Porter
communications@sciencepolicyjournal.org
(202) 730-9502

Washington, DC (February 12, 2022) – JSPG CEO Dr. Adriana Bankston participated as a panelist in The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust Meeting held earlier this week, alongside Dr. Travis York (AAAS) and Dr. Brandy Huderson (UDC & New Voices member). The panel was moderated by Dr. Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences & JSPG Advisory Board member. View the panel discussion here.

Panelists discussed ideas to improve the early career research experience and provided insights into how the Strategic Council may be able to assist. The Strategic Council, co-chaired by Dr. David B. Allison, Dr. France Cordova and Dr. Marcia McNutt, serves as a venue for multiple stakeholders to advance collectively the integrity, ethics, resilience, and effectiveness of the research enterprise while at the same time preparing it for tomorrow's challenges. Learn more about the Strategic Council.

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Webinar: Advancing your science policy career: How to build the skills for the career you want

8/12/2020

Image of the flyer for the JSPG & AAAS STPF Advancing Your Science Policy Webinar held Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 from noon to 1 PM EDT.

Please fill out the form below or click here to register for the event

Webinar: Technology as a global public good and service for the Sustainable Development Goals

7/7/2020

Banner image for the Technology as a Global Public Good and Service for the SDGs held Thursday July 16, 2020. 09:00-10:30 EDT

JSPG and UN MGCY Highlight Joint Issue before United Nations Commission on Science & Technology for Development

6/12/2020

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Image of Shalin Jyotishi presenting to a room via video conference.

JSPG CEO, Shalin Jyotishi, addresses the 23rd Session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) meeting, held virtually due to COVID-19.

Earlier this year, the Journal of Science Policy and Governance and the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth published a special topics issue around the 'Impacts of Emerging Technologies on Inequality and Sustainability.' This issue highlighted pieces authored by students, policy fellows, and early career researchers addressing important science and technology policy topics with regards to emerging technologies.

Image of the square cover of Volume 16, Issue 02

JSPG CEO and UNMGCY member Shalin Jyotishi presented the issue and a brief testimony to share the views of early career scientists, engineers, and policy professionals on these topics during the 23rd Session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) virtual meeting. CSTD is housed within the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This opportunity provided an avenue to elevate the voices of the next generation before high-level foreign government leaders. The meeting was focused on i) harnessing rapid technological change for inclusive and sustainable development, and 2) exploring space technologies for sustainable development. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting also covered how international collaboration is needed to promote the use of science, technology, and innovation (STI) for tackling the pandemic and addressing its impact in an equitable way.

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JSPG and National Science Policy Network launch international policy memo writing competition

11/10/2018

On November 10 at the National Science Policy Symposium in New York City, JSPG and the National Science Policy Network launched a new international policy-memo writing competition to engage graduate student science policy organizations in S&T policy. Learn more.

JSPG Director of Communications speaks during AAAS CASE workshop at UC-Irvine

10/31/2018

In her role as JSPG Director of Communications and the Future of Research (FoR) Associate Director of Fundraising and Strategic Initiatives, Dr. Adriana Bankston addressed grassroots engagement of students and early career trainees in science policy and advocacy during a Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop co-organized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the University of California Advocacy Network (UCAN), and the National Science Policy Network (NSPN) chapter at University of California-Irvine. Learn more and see the agenda here. Interested in partnering with JSPG on outreach or engagement? Contact us.

JSPG CEO presents journal during National Science Policy Network workshop

10/5/2018

JSPG CEO Shalin Jyotishi gave a presentation during a workshop organized by the National Science Policy Network (NSPN) and hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science on how student science policy organizations can leverage JSPG as a vehicle to engage in meaningful science, technology and policy debate. The presentation recording will be available on the NSPN website later this fall.

editor represents JSPG during Boston Science Diplomacy Conference

9/30/2018

JSPG editor Maddy Jennewein represented JSPG during 2018 Boston Science Diplomacy Conference, co organized by the MIT Science Impact Collavborative and the Science Diplomacy Center at Tufts University's Fletcher School. Jennewein addressed an audience of students and young scholars engaged in international science policy and diplomacy efforts from Boston-area colleges and universities. Learn more.

JSPG featured during National Academies Webinar

4/26/2018

JSPG CEO Shalin Jyotishi and Senior Director Gary Kerr gave an overview of the journal before the Government-University-Industry-Research-Roundtable (GUIRR) at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM). View the recording here.