MIT SCIENCE POLICY INITIATIVE (SPI)

WHAT IS SPI?
Were a student-run group providing education & opportunities for MIT students in science, engineering, and innovation policy.

WHAT CAN SPI DO FOR ME?

Expose you to careers outside academiaand show you how to get there Provide fantastic networking opportunities: attend conferences, meet with Congress, and visit the federal science agencies Introduce you to like-minded students at MIT Teach you the skills to be an effective citizen-scientist: advocate for science issues and learn to communicate your research to the public

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

Visit web.mit.edu/spi and join our mailing list Learn from the experts during our informal lunch discussions Join us for monthly chats on science policy in the news Participate in a science communication workshop Attend our 1-week Science Policy Bootcamp IAP course Advocate for science on Capitol Hill Share your ideas with us

WHAT IS SCIENCE POLICY?

Its Science for Policyhow science and engineering help inform policy decisions. And its Policy for Science how government policy supports research & innovation globally, nationally, and locally.