2021 Graduate Research and Policy Expo

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The 2021 Graduate Research and Policy Expo (GRaPE) is an opportunity for graduate students and scholars across North Carolina to learn about the role of science in the policy making process across institutions and all levels of government, as well as learn about the policy applications of NC research.

Four events will be held between 1:00 and 5:00 pm:

1 pm: Keynote address from Dr. Jeffrey Warren
2 pm: Lightning talks and Q&A, Session 1: Environment, Habitat Restoration, and Public Health
3 pm: Lightning talks and Q&A, Session 2: Education, Social Equity, and Supply Chain
4 pm: Policy maker panel with Rep. Deborah Ross, Kevin Guskiewicz, Nicole Stewart, and Dahlia Sokolov
5:30pm: Networking Happy Hour

This virtual conference is a part of the NC Students for Science Policy Coalition’s (NC SSPC) training series and was organized in collaboration by the UNC Science Policy Advocacy Group, NC State SciPol Pack, and UNC Greensboro Spartans SciPol. Funding was provided by the UNC Graduate and Professional Student Federation and the National Science Policy Network.