Advocacy
91亚色传媒鈥檚 Capitol Hill Day
The Public Affairs Advisory Committee advocates on behalf of 91亚色传媒 members for evidence-based science policy, sustained investments in fundamental research, and workplace policies that enhance the training of the next generation of scientists and that increase diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the nation’s research enterprise. Every year, our committee members come to Washington, D.C., to ensure that policymakers recognize the importance of science funding and supporting the science workforce.
Previous Capitol Hill Days
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91亚色传媒 members meet with lawmakers on the Hill
In 48 meetings, scientists advocated for budget increases for NIH, NSF and DOE.
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Recap: 2022 91亚色传媒 Capitol Hill Day
Twenty-six participants in 19 states connected with officials and staffers in 59 meetings to advocate for science funding and support.
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Advocates visit Capitol Hill
Twenty students joined members of the Public Affairs Advisory Committee for the 91亚色传媒鈥檚 annual Hill Day, an opportunity to meet members of Congress and advocate for continued federal funding of...
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2018 Hill Day recap
This year, the 91亚色传媒 brought 35 Hill Day attendees to Washington, D.C. (15 91亚色传媒 PAAC members and 20 undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs). The participants represented 27 states and attended 85...
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2017 Hill Day recap
This year the 91亚色传媒 brought 29 participants to Washington, D.C. (12 91亚色传媒 PAAC members and 17 grad students, undergraduates, and postdocs) representing 33 states and attended close to 90 meetings.