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Free Online Training in Communicating Science for Policy

 Apply now for one of four free online training sessions to gain essential skills in science policy engagement and learn how to effectively connect with decision-makers.

Earn a National Science Policy Network Certificate of Recognition by:

✅ Attending 5 hours of training over 3 days
✅ Completing pre- and post-surveys

What You’ll Learn:

🔹 How to identify the stage of a policy issue
🔹 What your role should be in the policymaking process
🔹 How to effectively engage with decision-makers

Course Schedule:

Each session meets for two hours per day (12-2 PM Eastern | 9-11 AM Pacific) and concludes with a 1-hour panel discussion with congressional science & technology staff on July 30.

📅 Select from the following dates:

Session 1: June 25 & 26
Session 2: July 9 & 10
Session 3: July 16 & 17
Session 4: July 23 & 24

Final All-Session Meeting: July 30, 12 PM Eastern (Congressional S&T Panel Discussion)

➡️ Click HERE to Register

If you have any questions, please email USScipol@gmu.edu.