Advice from a Scientist-Policy Maker on Giving Advice to a Policy Maker

Discover practical advice for scientists engaging with policymakers from Andrew Zwicker, a physicist and New Jersey state legislator. Learn effective strategies for communicating scientific information to government officials, including tailoring presentations to the audience, avoiding jargon, and understanding the complex factors influencing policy decisions. Explore topics such as the importance of evidence-based policymaking, building trust in scientific research, and opportunities for scientists to participate in government at various levels. Gain insights on running for office, addressing environmental and economic issues, and the value of scientific perspectives in legislative processes.

Intro
Fusion Funding
Running for Office
Principia
How Scientists Think
Trust in Scientists
Trust in Research
March for Science
Should scientists engage with elected officials
Evidencebased policymaking exists
Where do you get your information
Practical advice
Not well designed
Student work
Whats the problem
Cost of pollution
Economic issues
Energy intensive businesses
Addressing the problem
Participate in Days of Action
Most towns have enormous number of openings
Congressional fellowships
Statelevel fellowships
Fulltime policy work
We need more scientists
Rutgers fellowship program
State budget appropriation
Carl Sagan quote