Policy-ing the Science: The Importance of Science Policy Communication Platforms

Science policy encompasses a wide range of topics, from debates about how much to fund different disciplines of science to how policymakers use (or ignore) scientific advice. As an intern for the American Institute of Physics’s science policy news service—FYI—I covered a variety of science policy events in and around the D.C. area, including Congressional hearings, National Academies studies, and a science coalition meeting. In my presentation, I will give a brief history of the FYI publication and how it fills a vital role in providing up-to-date coverage on science policy discussions and legislation in our government. From there I will discuss the articles I had a personal hand in producing during my time here this summer and the big takeaways I will carry with me as I move forward into my future career.