Providing Analysis, Evaluation, and Education in Science and Technology Policy
Chances are, you’re here for one of the following reasons:
- Traditional academic training has failed to provide you with professional development opportunities in policy and communication.
- You’ve heard about science and technology policy, but don’t know what it looks like in your field, what you can do, or if policy is right for you.
- You have lots of ideas but don’t know how to narrow them down and frame them to be taken seriously.
- Your boss has given you a new policy-related assignment, and you lack the knowledge and skills to make that assignment a success.
But you...
- Don’t have the time or resources to take a traditional academic class.
- Don’t know where to start, so you feel paralyzed.
- Don’t have enough guidance from a mentor or peer community.
You are not alone.
Scientists, engineers, and health professionals like you must make their voices heard so policymakers have the evidence-based analysis they need to respond to societal needs. The time for you to make your contribution to society is now! Your first step is to download your free guide, Five Steps to Making Your Voice Heard in Science and Technology Policy.
If you’re interested in taking your learning journey further to reach your professional, personal, and societal goals, there are two next steps to consider:
- “Ready-to-go” solutions where you take on-demand classes or participate in new live classes.
- Customized solutions where we work together to achieve your (or your organization’s) science and technology policy goals.
The world faces so many opportunities and challenges that we all need to pitch in to enhance society with scientific and technical knowledge. I wish you the greatest success in your science and technology policy journey, and I look forward to meeting you—if not through the Academy, then somewhere else along the way!
Option A
Ready-to-go Solutions
With these ready-to-go solutions, you can begin immediately on your science and technology policy journey. Check out the link after each to learn more and if you have questions email Dr. Stine.
On-Demand Science & Technology Policy Certificate Program for Individuals
Through the S&T Policy Academy’s Certificate program, you will take classes in:
- Science and Technology Policy & Careers 101
- Public Policy Analysis for Scientists, Engineers, and Health Professionals
- Public Policy Analytical Methods for Decision-making: Benefit-Cost, Cost-Effectiveness, and Risk Analysis
- Program Evaluation
Live Topical Classes for Individuals
Once a semester, the S&T Policy Academy offers a new topical class live. Students watch tutorial videos at their own pace and meet weekly to discuss the tutorial content and workshop the activities for each module.
Classes occur over the course of 4 weeks. The date and time for the weekly calls will be determined by students via vote, and you will have access to recordings of the live sessions in case you miss one.
Option B
Customized Solutions
Each of the options below requires a discovery call so I can better understand your needs and we can determine if we’re a good fit.
Workshops, Webinars, and Keynotes for Organizations
If you are a non-profit organization, student science and technology policy organization, fellowship program, government agency, or academic institution, the S&T Policy Academy can provide reasonably-priced workshops, webinars, and keynotes for your events.
You pick the topic and the timeframe, with no limit on the number of participants. Participants can then leverage their new knowledge and skills to reach their professional goals. Go here to see examples of past events, and book a 45-minute Customized Solution Discovery Call to discuss your needs.
Executive Coaching
If you are a manager or professional interested in implementing science and technology policy analysis principles for a specific project, program, or initiative, then executive coaching might be the next best step for you, your team, or your organization.
With coaching, you can learn lifelong skills and at the same time reach your organization’s policy or communication goals. Go here to learn more about coaching, and book a 45-minute Customized Solution Discovery Call to find out what you can accomplish with a coach in your corner.
Done-for-You Policy Analysis
Perhaps you have a policy-related project where your non-profit or academic organization, industry, or business is interested in developing a policymaker guide, policy brief, case study, video, infographic, or other communication material based on original analysis.
This analysis can include interviews with experts, stakeholder analysis, focus groups, or bringing together experts or faculty to develop a consensus, as well as gathering information from the scientific, technical, and gray literature. Go here to learn more and see examples, then book a 45-minute Customized Solution Discovery Call to discuss your needs.
About Deborah Stine
I’m Dr. Deborah D. Stine, the founder and chief instructor at S&T Policy Academy. For over 30 years, I’ve been fortunate enough to work as a policy analyst, consensus builder, communicator, and educator.
I’ve built my skills not only through academic training but through real-world experience at some of the top science and technology policy organizations in the country, including the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; the Congressional Research Service; the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; and Carnegie Mellon University.
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