Presenter(s):
Elizabeth Landau, American Geophysical Union

Primary Convener:
Michael Villafranca, American Geophysical Union

Facilitator:
Michael Villafranca, American Geophysical Union

Policymakers at every level of government (local, state, national, and even international) are making decisions that need scientific insight. However, too often, that insight isn’t in the room. This session is for scientists who are ready to go beyond introductory advocacy and step into roles that shape public policy over the long term. You’ll explore three ways to turn your expertise into influence:

• Testifying at legislative or public hearings,


• Serving on advisory boards and commissions,


• Responding to government requests for input and feedback.

Whether you're early-career or a seasoned researcher, you’ll leave this session with practical tools, inspiring examples, and the confidence to bring your science into decision-making spaces that need it, from locally or abroad. To help put these lessons into action, you’ll also have the opportunity to draft a personal one-pager that communicates your scientific expertise and policy relevance—an essential resource for engaging with policymakers and positioning yourself for future opportunities to inform policy.

Suggested Itineraries:
Career and Professional Development
Science Policy Action

Neighborhoods:
1. Science Nexus