Academic year recap
Congratulations to the class of 2026
Congratulations to all graduating board members and the Class of 2026!
Thank you for another amazing year! Wishing you all the best as you navigate life after university and begin this exciting new chapter.
The newly elected leadership board will soon announce the next round of leadership applications, so keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities to get involved.
Blog posts
Interested in writing for the blog?
Interested in writing about science policy? You can contribute a blog on policy topics related to your research or any area of science policy that excites you. Our editors will support you throughout the process. If you’d like to get involved, submit a blog idea through the form!
Additional opportunites
| Program | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy (DOE) Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) Program | Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree. | Rolling |
| DOE-STP Office of Policy Fellowship Opportunity | Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree. | Rolling |
| USDA-ARS Research, Economic, and Science Security Fellow | Doctoral Degree. | June 19, 2026 3:00 PM EDT |
State of the science address
June 2, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Hybrid
The third annual State of the Science address will explore the status of the U.S. research enterprise and economic competitiveness.
The address will be delivered by National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt, followed by a panel discussion with leaders across science, technology, policy, industry, and philanthropy.
Register to attend in person or virtually.
Uniting to protect science & democracy: Science rising national launch event
June 3, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Virtual
The Union of Concerned Scientists invites you to join the public launch of Science Rising, a new initiative mobilizing the science community to speak out and take action against the current administration's anti-science and authoritarian actions, while laying the foundation for reimagining federal science policy for the public good. Register for the event via FastAction.
Stance on science
Stance on Science, a SNAP initiative, is designed to ensure science informs political decision-making. The initiative sends candidates science policy-related questions and publicly shares their responses. By highlighting candidates’ views on science, Stance on Science aims to elevate science in political conversations and remind candidates that voters care about informed, evidence-based leadership. Sign up to be a state volunteer and help ensure science guides policy in the 2026 elections.