Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence
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Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from academia to legislatures is key to all three.
The Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative at Penn State is hosting the virtual workshop “Improving Social Science Impact through effective Science Policy & Communication Strategies” on Feb. 21,
The Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative at Penn State is hosting the virtual workshop “Improving Social Science Impact through effective Science Policy & Communication Strategies” on Feb. 21,