1/31/2025
2/7/2025
2/14/2025
2/21/2025
2/28/2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
A new legislative season means a new opportunity for advocacy! Registration is now open for our 2025 Advocacy Wor
kshop series! We have been working hard to revamp this program to give our members hands-on training and experience advocating for causes they are passionate about. Our updated program will give participants knowledge about the legislative system in Kentucky, current science-related issues moving through the legislature, an introduction to careers in science policy and advocacy, and the opportunity to practice advocacy firsthand through a visit with legislators at the state capitol.
Participants who complete all sessions will receive a “Kentucky Science Advocate” certificate and be well-equipped to participate in science advocacy!
Dates: 1/24/2025, 1/31/2025, 2/7/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, and 2/28/2025
Times: 2-3 pm (ET). Additional assistance and optional Q&A time will take place every week from 3-3:30 pm (ET). Exception to this time will be the 2/28/2025 trip to the Capitol. More information about this event will be available closer to that date.
Locations: Zoom, with the exception of the 2/28/2025 trip to the Capitol. If your circumstances prevent you from traveling to Frankfort, a Zoom option may be available. Please contact Madison Flory (policy@kyscience.org) if you would like to participate, but circumstances may be an issue.
Tentative Course Schedule: Week 1 - Introduction to Kentucky’s Legislative Process
Week 2 - Planning Your Advocacy Campaign
Week 3 - Advocacy Work Session & Hear From Our Partners
Week 4 - Peer Feedback & Science Policy Careers
Week 5 - Practice Your Pitches, Logistics & Expectations for Capitol Visit
Week 6 - Capitol Visit & Debrief
Please note that participants are required to be KAS members. If you are not already a member, you can join here: https://www.kyscience.org/become_a_member.php. Many academic institutions in Kentucky provide free memberships - to check if your institution is, please consult this list: https://www.kyscience.org/kas_affiliates.php.
If you have any questions, please contact Madison Flory (policy@kyscience.org) for more information.
Virtual
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| 1/31/2025 | | |
| 2/7/2025 | | |
| 2/14/2025 | | |
| 2/21/2025 | | |
| 2/28/2025 | |