UCS at the SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference

Storytelling for science advocacy, from the local to the federal level

Saturday, November 1, 1:30-2:45 p.m. EST
C 171, Greater Columbus Convention Center

Cuts and threats to science funding and science-based decision-making don’t only impact STEM professionals; they impact our families and communities. Scientists can be powerful messengers to communicate these impacts to the public and to decision makers–once they have the right framework. This workshop will present the public narrative storytelling framework that students and scientists can use to share their personal story with decision makers to help advocate for protecting science at the local, state, or federal level.

• Melissa Varga, Science Network Senior Manager at the Union of Concerned Scientists
• Toni Kervina, Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally Content Director
• Ingrid Paredes, Professor of Engineering at New York University
• Megan Garcia, PhD Student at Harvard University

Visit the UCS Booth in the Exhibit Hall October 30-31!

Stop by Booth 832 and meet UCS staff, learn more about how we’re using science to advance equitable science-based policy change, and take action with us!