Happy 1-year work anniversary to our Director of Programs, @samrayburn! Sam has played an instrumental role in developing, sustaining, and evaluating our many programs over the past year, including #Scientists4Communities, #ScienceOnTheBallot, and more!

#SciPolPals #ChangeMakers

In November 2022, NSPN held #Scientists4Communities, a virtual training weekend focused on advocacy skills. Emily Laurilliard shares how the event helped kickstart state-level science policy fellowship opportunities in New York: http://ow.ly/7LTb50MWuMs

ICYMI: NSPN members recently strengthened their advocacy skills during #Scientists4Communities. We are excited to share the outcomes of this event as we continue to build a community centered on #SciPol, #advocacy, #SciDip, and #SciComm.

Read a recap: http://ow.ly/Xg5o50Lz5oL

This weekend, NSPN members strengthened their advocacy skills during #Scientists4Communities. We are excited to share the outcomes of this event as we continue to build a community centered on #SciPol, #advocacy, #SciDip, and #SciComm.

Read a recap: http://ow.ly/Xg5o50Lz5oL

RT @SciPolNetwork@twitter.com

We're back for day 2 of #Scientists4Communities! Today participants are meeting in small breakout groups to get started on advocacy projects. What #SciPol work are you excited to kickstart today? 💪

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/SciPolNetwork/status/1589315765609824256

RT @SciPolNetwork@twitter.com

That's a wrap for day 1 of #Scientists4Communities! Thank you to all of today's speakers for helping us think more deeply about creating partnerships, building teams, and communicating our ideas for effective advocacy.

Join us tomorrow for interactive advocacy breakout sessions!

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/SciPolNetwork/status/1589008459475095552

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"Policy is not just about science - it's about how it intersects with all sorts of other societal issues."

- @squidfan@twitter.com, #Scientists4Communities

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/SciPolNetwork/status/1589004739404263424

RT @SciPolNetwork@twitter.com

Thank you to @JMcCall_PhD@twitter.com for leading our op-ed workshop during #Scientists4Communities! We're taking a short break but will be back at 4:30pm ET for our closing panel with advocacy experts!

#Scientists4Communities https://t.co/WNXYd2TxWD

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/SciPolNetwork/status/1588986917223563264

RT @SciPolNetwork@twitter.com

What makes a good call to action?

1. Something readers can do
2. Something simple
3. Something readers can ask others to do

- Julianne McCall, #Scientists4Communities

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/SciPolNetwork/status/1588978439671152641

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Op-ed outline:

1. Hook - why should readers care?
2. Thesis - main point
3. Diagnosis - what's the issue?
4. Prescription - what's the solution?
5. "To be sure" concession - what's the other side?
6. Call to action - what should we do?

- Julianne McCall, #Scientists4Communities

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/SciPolNetwork/status/1588974942455881728

RT @SciPolNetwork@twitter.com

Wrapping up! Are you ready to:

1. Recruit a team? Make a list for one-on-ones!
2. Align around a compelling purpose? Set goals and write a purpose statement!
3. Re-energize your team members? Evaluate your team design and make a charter!

- Ortal Ullman, #Scientists4Communities

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/SciPolNetwork/status/1588957565475774464

RT @SciPolNetwork@twitter.com

To motivate your team, create a purpose statement!

"We are organizing [who] to [what outcome] through [how] by [when]."

"[Team] exists to achieve [purpose] through [function/activities] to accomplish [goal]."

- Ortal Ullman, #Scientists4Communities

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/SciPolNetwork/status/1588950794686312449

RT @abigailgiles0@twitter.com

We are now learning how to have meaningful conversations and develop meaningful professional partnerships with @UCSOrtal@twitter.com during @SciPolNetwork@twitter.com #scientists4communities. Takeaways: be genuine, be intentional, be professional, and listen!

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/abigailgiles0/status/1588949740330549249

RT @SciPolNetwork@twitter.com

"Research has shown that belief follows action." Relationships and model setting are key to coalition building!

- Ortal Ullman, #Scientists4Communities

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/SciPolNetwork/status/1588944207691255808

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Team members can come from email lists, professional societies and events, and personal contacts. When finding team members, look for people who share your values and have relationships that may help you reach your advocacy goals.

- Ortal Ullman, #Scientists4Communities

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/SciPolNetwork/status/1588943534123798528

I'll be live tweeting #Scientists4Communities over at @SciPolNetwork on Twitter this weekend! Join us to learn about #SciPol and advocacy!