The Forum on Science Ethics & Policy (FOSEP) - Colorado

Preparing future leaders to harness science and technology for the benefit of society.

RSVP for policy, postcards and pints: August edition

07/28/2017

Boulder peeps - check this out!

RSVP for policy, postcards and pints: August edition Join fellow scientists and science lovers at Under the Sun (627 South Broadway, Boulder), Thursday, August 3rd 2017, 6pm - 8pm. We'll review the status of science funding in the current draft of the 2018 federal budget. Then grab a drink, write some postcards, and let your representatives know what…

03/03/2017

What early-career researchers can do to advocate for science A reinvigorated science policy committee is working to engage scientists, government officials, and the community—and you can too

01/26/2017

A political insider’s viral advice on how to make your Congress member listen Constituents can't rely on social media slacktivism to make their wishes known.

01/26/2017

Give the public the tools to trust scientists Anita Makri argues that the form of science communicated in popular media leaves the public vulnerable to false certainty.

01/26/2017

Trump Administration Orders EPA to Remove Its Climate Change Webpage The move adds to concerns that the administration will promote a denial of fundamental science within its agencies

01/26/2017

Here’s Why You Should Call, Not Email, Your Legislators Activists and lawmakers say a phone call can have more weight and be harder to ignore than an email or social media post.

01/25/2017

AAAS Responds to Moves to Halt EPA and USDA Public Communications HOLT QUESTIONS POTENTIAL ETHICAL ISSUES RAISED BY ADMINISTRATION MOVES TO LIMIT PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AT TWO AGENCIES.