S2P is a professional training and development program for UCR PhD students who are interested in science and technology policy issues. Directed by Susan Hackwood and Doug Brown and located in the School of Public Policy, S2P introduces students to valuable skills and opportunities to engage with policymakers, elected leaders, executives, and other stakeholders to put knowledge into action. Founded in 2018, the program has grown steadily, driven by a vision of public policy grounded in sound science for the good of society.
Your gift will:
- Support our 2026 National Science for Policy (S4P) Conference, which convenes graduate students, policy professionals, and key stakeholders at UCR to discuss urgent national and regional policy issues.
- Expand our 10-week science policy boot camp that aids professional development and teaches science communication skills.
- Place graduate students as research interns in policymaker offices.
- Send students to meet with policymakers in Washington, D.C., Sacramento, and at science policy conferences.
- Organize events to connect graduate students with lawmakers to create policy change.
Make a gift to support the Science2Policy program today!
