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Policy Tips
Policy Engagement Beyond Capitol Hill
If I were to tell you that you can engage with policy makers to make sure that science is part of lawmaking, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? I would take a confident guess that you see yourself putting on a blazer and walking the halls of the Capitol in Washington, DC, meeting with staffers or, if you’re lucky, a congressional member.
Congress is ...
Conference Tips
How to Craft a Great One-Pager
Prepping for meetings is an important step in having a constructive conversation, especially when your audience has little time or knowledge of your field of study. One item that you can prep to help your information stick, even after the meeting is over, is a one-pager. A great one-pager catches your audience’s attention, starts a conversation, and acts as ...
Bridging Communities
Bridging Science & Policy with Emily Patrolia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKUfSw2WLFg
In this insightful interview, COMPASS's Heather Mannix speaks with Emily Patrolia, founder and CEO of ESP Advisors and a COMPASS board member, about the crucial role of science and scientists in informing policy decisions.
They explore the current challenges and opportunities scientists face in engaging with policy...
Leadership in Action
Cultural Burning and Wildfire Policy with Dr Nina Fontana
In this video, Dr. Nina Fontana joins COMPASS's Bob Crimian to reflect on her experience in the workshop, how she's building on the skills she learned, and why it's important to her to bring research back to communities and policy....
Policy Tips
Capitol Hill 101: What to know and where to go (and how to dress!)
Washington, DC has many norms and customs that can (for better or worse) shape how you are perceived by your target audience, be it an agency expert, a congressional staffer, or even a congressperson themself. Here is a list of tips and tricks to help you navigate your interactions with federal lawmakers and officials!...
Policy Tips
Meet the Rapid Response Network
At COMPASS, we believe science can have the greatest impact when scientists work in partnership with community leaders and policymakers. We are always eager to share new opportunities that support and strengthen these partnerships. This week, we are highlighting the work of our colleagues at Research-to-Policy Collaboration (RPC), a non-partisan model for bridging ...