Check out these two visit days! Join fellow student leaders and classmates at the annual University of Illinois Student Days at the Capitol.
March 22nd registration deadline: https://uialumniassociation.org/2017/02/20/u-of-i-student-day-at-the-capitol/https://uialumniassociation.org/2017/02/20/u-of-i-student-day-at-the-capitol/
May 3rd registration deadline: http://www.cvent.com/events/2017-day-at-the-capitol-springfield/event-summary-81fff9021b7447dda7b410f3f9ab31e8.aspx
The Science Policy Group has recently been awarded funding for a proposal submitted to the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC)! This proposal outlines a project that first aims to educate the campus and community about how science policies relate to sustainability. Then, it gives students the opportunity to learn how to influence policy decisions and communicate with lawmakers through an interactive workshop. Finally, those students can apply their skills by volunteering with an established sustainability advocacy group. Thanks Ryan, Courtney, and Kali for all your hard work in the application process!
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Join us for our second event this upcoming Thursday, March 16th at 4 p.m. in the ACES Library Monsanto Studio!
Scholars often speak of how their research has policy implications, but how does one actually influence policy? Professor Amy Ando from the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics will identify multiple levels in the U.S. system of government and multiple stages in the policy formation process at which policy can be affected. Professor Ando has participated in expert advisory workshops related to stormwater and wildlife habitat policy for the EPA and the USDA (respectively). In addition, she served for several years on the Advisory Committee for the Environment Program at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and on advisory groups to help the City of Chicago form and evaluate stormwater initiatives.
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