Effective Science Communication with Congress Workshop

Attend a workshop on effectively communicating scientific research to policymakers at the local and national levels. Learn valuable tools and strategies for engaging with Congress, even if you have prior experience. Hear insights from a panel of experts including Kasey White from the Geological Society of America, Jay Gulledge from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Linda Rowan from UNAVCO, and Maggie Walser from The National Academy of Sciences. Discover how to establish meaningful relationships with legislators and contribute to sound policy-making through your scientific expertise. This 22-minute session, recorded at the AGU Fall Meeting 2012 in San Francisco, provides essential guidance for scientists looking to make an impact in the policy arena.

ELIZABETH LANDAU Manager, Public Affairs American Geophysical Union
KASEY WHITE Director for Geoscience Policy Geological Society of America
JAY GULLEDGE Deputy Director, Environmental Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory
LINDA ROWAN External Affairs Director UNAVCO
MAGGIE WALSER Program Officer, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate The National Academy of Sciences