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November 25, 2019 - 5:00pm
APHIS is making the Monsanto petition available for review and comment to help us identify potential environmental and interrelated economic issues and impacts that APHIS may determine should be considered in their evaluation of the petition.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2019 - 5:00pm
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks public comment on proposed revisions to regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement, and environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms in response to advances in genetic engineering and our understanding of the plant pest risk posed by them.
Read MoreApril 12, 2019 - 5:00pm
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is making available for public comment a draft plant pest risk assessment and a draft environmental assessment for the new plant variety HB4 soybean, which has been genetically engineered for increased yield and resistance to the herbicide glufosinate.
Read MoreWrite for SciPol.org
SciPol.org invites faculty, researchers, policymakers, and students to consider how they can communicate how scientific research is integrated into the policymaking process. One way is by contributing to SciPol.org as a volunteer author or editor of our original policy Summaries, Briefs, and Landscapes.
Read MoreOrganize A Citizens Group
Many philanthropic or community science organizations around the country have made it their mission to improve their local community through science and science advocacy. By joining or starting a local science community group, you can find a way to extend your impact beyond the bench.
Read MoreConsult with NGOs
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and nonprofit organizations (NPOs) are public organizations whose primary function is to serve the public good over the pursuit of profits.
Read MoreWrite an Op-Ed
Science policy researchers and advocates have a great opportunity to share their expertise and establish themselves as thought leaders on important science policy topics by submitting op-eds in newspapers and online mass media outlets.
Read MoreContact Elected Officials
As a science policy advocate, there are several ways that you can make sure your elected officials are well-educated on important science policy issues and are prioritizing them in their decision-making.
Read MoreShare on Social Media
The internet is an excellent resource to collaborate on and share research. But the internet, and social media in particular, are becoming increasingly important venues to advocate for science policy, to share your own opinions on current science policies, and to learn about experts’ insights.
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