GradFUTURES Science Policy Learning Cohort: 5. Public engagement & media literacy

Through guest speakers, case studies and immersive capstone, students will learn, discuss and investigate landscape and careers in science policy, at the federal and state levels. 

This cohort is in partnership with Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (CPREE). Co-developed by Faculty Fellows in Professional Development Innovation and graduate students, this learning cohort leverages expertise of Princeton’s faculty, graduate students, staff and alumni, and external partners.

Learning Objectives

Participants of the GradFUTURES-C-PREE Science Policy Learning Cohort will learn and discuss the following:

• The landscape of science policy- how scientific evidence informs and influences policy making, and how policies impact scientific research.
• The systems, people and process policymaking at the federal and state levels including agenda setting and budget allocations.
• How stakeholders or constituents can inform or influence policy agendas. 
• Role of researchers in informing evidence-based science policy.
• Pathways into science policy for scientists and scholars across public or private sectors. 
• Visualizing ideas to actions through case studies, bills or acts passed (or failed to pass) at the federal or state level, and factors influencing outcomes. 
• Imperative for interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, social scientists, public and policy makers for successful science policy.
• Effective communication skills to engage policy makers and constituents shaping science policy