STPF Guide to the 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting
The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships program looks forward to seeing you at the AAAS Annual Meeting this year in Denver, CO! Here’s a handy guide to sessions focused on science in policy, science communication and/or STPF fellows (current and alumni).
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
| Type | Title, Time, Location | Fellow(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Science Policy | Town Hall: Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT Mile High 4AB - Ballroom Level, Colorado Convention Center |
N/A |
| Networking | STPF Speed Networking (Current & Alumni Fellows) 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. MT Colorado Convention Center - 401-404 |
Organized by STPF staff |
| Science Policy | Workshop: Mini-Catalyzing Advocacy in Science & Engineering 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. MT Mile High 3A - Ballroom Level, Colorado Convention Center |
N/A |
| Plenary Session | Keith Yamamoto: AAAS President's Address 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. MT Expo: Plenary Room - Colorado Convention CenterTBD |
N/A |
| Networking | Welcome to Colorado Reception 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. MT Expo: Booth 219 - Colorado Convention Center |
N/A |
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
| Type | Title, Time, Location | Fellow(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Science Policy | AI & Science Policy Advice 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. MT Room 103 - Meeting Room Level, Colorado Convention Center |
Karen Akerlof, @KLAkerlof 2016-17 AGU Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow, Office of Senator Bernard Sanders Serena Booth, @SerenaLBooth 2023-24 AAAS STPF Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow Soribel Feliz, LinkedIn 2023-24 AAAS STPF Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow Eoghan Stafford, LinkedIn 2023-24 AAAS STPF Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow Rebecca Voglewede, @rebvog 2023-24 AAAS STPF Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow Kiri Wagstaff, @marsdancer 2023-24 AAAS STPF Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow |
| Recruitment | We are STPF Recruitment Booth 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MT Booth 410 - Exhibit Hall, Colorado Convention Center |
Organized by STPF Staff |
| Alumni Lounge | Alumni Lounge 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MT Room 201 - Colorado Convention Center |
Organized by STPF Staff |
| Science Policy | Lifting the Veil on Congressional Science Policy 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. MT Mile High 1EF - Ballroom Level, Colorado Convention Center |
N/A |
| Alumni Lounge | Candid Career Conversations - Live in the Alumni Lounge! 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT Room 201 - Colorado Convention Center |
Christina Barstow, LinkedIn 2016-18 Executive Branch Fellow at the Millennium Challenge Corporation Kevin Cooke, @astrokevincooke 2021-22 Executive Branch Fellow at NSF Adela Ramos, LinkedIn 2004-05 ASM Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Rashada Alexander, @DrRashada 2009-11 Executive Branch Fellow at NIH |
| Alumni Lounge | Alumni Group Picture 12:00 - 12:15 p.m. MT Room 201 - Colorado Convention Center |
Organized by STPF Staff |
| Science Policy | Open Science: From Policy to Practice 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MT Mile High 3C - Ballroom Level, Colorado Convention Center |
N/A |
| Science Policy | Overcoming Boundaries to Accelerate Innovation: CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT Mile High 3B - Ballroom Level, Colorado Convention Center |
Christie Canaria, @cacanaria 2013-15 Executive Branch Fellow at NIH |
| Science Communication | Global Perspectives on Inclusive Science Communication 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT Mile High 1EF - Ballroom Level, Colorado Convention Center |
N/A |
| Science Diplomacy | Arctic Science Diplomacy: Charting a Path Through Conflict 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT Mile High 4EF - Ballroom Level, Colorado Convention Center |
N/A |
| Networking | Expo Happy Hour 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. MT Colorado Convention Center - Exhibit Hall |
N/A |
| Science Policy | Workshop: Become an Advocate for Science Policy in Your Local Community 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. MT Union Station - Expo Level, Colorado Convention Center |
Christopher Jackson, @chwistofu 2022-23 Executive Branch Fellow at the U.S. Department of State; 2023-24 AAAS Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow, Office of Senator Tina Smith Arti Garg, LinkedIn 2009-10 APS Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow, House Committee on Foreign Affairs |
| Networking | Science Policy Networking Mixer 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. MT Embassy Suites - Crystal ABC |
Organized by STPF Staff |
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
| Type | Title, Time, Location | Fellow(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment | We are STPF Recruitment Booth 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MT Colorado Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, Booth 410 |
Organized by STPF Staff |
| Alumni Lounge | Alumni Lounge 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MT Colorado Convention Center - Rm 201 |
Organized by STPF Staff |
| Science Policy | Assessing the Science of Science Policy After Two Decades 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. MT Mile High 1EF - Ballroom Level, Colorado Convention Center |
N/A |
| Science Policy | Workshop: Engaging Policymakers Across Political Difference 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. MT Capitol Hill - Expo Level, Colorado Convention Center |
Kate Stoll, LinkedIn 2011-13 Executive Branch Fellow at NIH; 2013-14 ACS Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow, House Committee on Energy and Commerce Melanie Roberts, LinkedIn 2006-07 AAAS Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow, Office of Senator Jeff Bingaman; 2007-08 Executive Branch Fellow at NSF Amanda Shores, LinkedIn 2020-22 Executive Branch Fellow at NSF |
| Science Policy | Workshop: Taking the Next Step: How to Get Your Foot in the Door for Federal Policymaking 10:00 - 11:00 p.m. MT Exhibit Hall: AAAS Corner, Colorado Convention Center |
Mehrab Sarwar, @STPF_Recruits STPF Recruitment Director |
| Alumni Lounge | Alumni Innovation Showcase 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT Room 201 - Colorado Convention Center |
Gillian Bowser, LinkedIn 2011-12 Executive Branch Fellow at the State Department Jonathan Felbinger, LinkedIn 2013-15 Executive Branch Fellow at the State Departmen Christie Canaria, @cacanaria 2013-15 Executive Branch Fellow at NIH |
| Science Communication | Workshop: Nonpartisan Science Communication in a Polarized World 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT Capitol Hill - Expo Level, Colorado Convention Center |
N/A |
| Science Policy | For Science Policy, States Are Where the Action Is 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT Mile High 2B - Ballroom Level, Colorado Convention Center |
N/A |
| Networking | Expo Happy Hour 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. MT Colorado Convention Center - Exhibit Hall |
N/A |
| Science Policy | Increasing the Use of Scientific Evidence in a Complex World 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. MT Mile High 1EF - Ballroom Level, Colorado Convention Center |
Kate Stoll, LinkedIn 2011-13 Executive Branch Fellow at NIH; 2013-14 ACS Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow, House Committee on Energy and Commerce Melanie Roberts, LinkedIn 2006-07 AAAS Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow, Office of Senator Jeff Bingaman; 2007-08 Executive Branch Fellow at NSF |
| Science Policy | Workshop: International Scientific Cooperation: Perspectives from Embassy Science Fellows 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. MT Mile High 3B - Ballroom Level, Colorado Convention Center |
Adam Shapiro, @TryingBiology 2017-19 Executive Branch Fellow at the State Department Allyson Kennedy, LinkedIn 2017-19 Executive Branch Fellow at NSF |
| Networking | Closing Reception and Panel 5:15 - 7:00 p.m. MT Expo: Plenary Room - Colorado Convention Center |
N/A |