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Interested in π©π°πΈ & πΈπ©π’π΅ science advisers learn? A thread on my #PhD findings - looking at the learning journeys of UK science advisers π§΅ππ». /1
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Science advisers learn on the job. Nothing has quite prepared them for the delicate balancing act that is being a science adviserβοΈ(whether formal or informal roles). They have to simultaneously meet the expectations and standards of both academic and policy colleagues. /2
Advisers are regularly taken aback by how different the policy worldπturns out to be, compared to the academic worldπͺthey are used to. This includes their respective professional values, norms, practices and so on. /3 
Two days ago, >70 professionals from >20 countries met online to discuss
>what works (and not)?
>why?
>what's needed to make it better?
in the field of #Science4Policy in Parliaments
As part of @EU_ScienceHub's event series on #Science4Policy Across πͺπΊ bit.ly/2Sy7Tyz
>what works (and not)?
>why?
>what's needed to make it better?
in the field of #Science4Policy in Parliaments
As part of @EU_ScienceHub's event series on #Science4Policy Across πͺπΊ bit.ly/2Sy7Tyz
Following interventions by @WolfgangHiller (@EP_ThinkTank), @cptyler, @KarenAkerlof & Walter Peissl, participants discussed the questions in small groups with the following results. #thread
#Parliamentarians get their #science4policy from many sources - its important that your advisory body is visible and seen as neutral and trustworthy
Excited to share latest article, published with @SpringerNature in @PalCommsOA, on why we might want to pay closer attention to expertsβ learning when advising #policymakers. Given the timing: a short(ish) thread on its relevance for #COVID19, below /1ππ» rdcu.be/b3Rs9
In the aftermath of the #coronavirus pandemic, weβll need an evaluation of βwhat happenedβ and βwhat went wrongβ. For the whole picture, we canβt just rely on the loudest or the most visible voices. We need to turn to those scientific advisers whose stories go largely untold. /2
Through their engagements with policymakers/politicians, experts learn the delicate balancing act of #scienceadvice. They learn what is and isnβt appropriate behaviour, what is and isnβt politically acceptable, and to draw the line where #science βendsβ and #politics βbeginsβ. /3
My #CSPC2019 live tweeting #THREAD starts here!
I'll reply to this tweet w/ each panel I attend, creating a thread under each w/ live notes
My schedule: πcspc2019.sched.com/shawnmcguirk
And, ICYMI, see the new CSPC magazine for my op-ed about @DSP_SPE & #CapacityBuilding in #scipol!
I'll reply to this tweet w/ each panel I attend, creating a thread under each w/ live notes
My schedule: πcspc2019.sched.com/shawnmcguirk
And, ICYMI, see the new CSPC magazine for my op-ed about @DSP_SPE & #CapacityBuilding in #scipol!
I wasn't intending on tweeting the symposium, but 2 really good points on skills:
πΉ For communications, the ability to be brief (tweet length summaries!) is key
πΉ Universities should promote organic mentorship by leveraging alumni office, get alums to meet students over β!
πΉ For communications, the ability to be brief (tweet length summaries!) is key
πΉ Universities should promote organic mentorship by leveraging alumni office, get alums to meet students over β!
At the Canadian Consortium for Research meeting today w/ @MitacsCanada #CSPF and @NSERC_CRSNG colleagues, where @VB_Lisa opens by discussing #SupportTheReport efforts, asking how can we foster next steps for fundamental research and the #NextGenCanSci in Canada?
#scipol #thread
#scipol #thread
James Compton, prev prez @CAUT_ACPPU shows that there was a massive increase in student population, but this has slowed over the last 3 years. It would have slowed more, were it not for international students. Yet, #PSE funding from fed has been flat, has decreased at prov level
... Tuition has also increased over time. Faculty wages are not the culprit though, the % #PSE expenditures on wages has diminished over time. There is also more reliance on contract staff β‘οΈ and academic staff are not being renewed
Stellar panel at @research_money #RM_Ott19 to cap off the evening, chaired by Paul Dufour, w/ Dan Wayner @NRC_CNRC, Sarah Gallagher @scgQuasar @csa_asc, and @ChiefSciCan
P Dufour - There is nothing more useless, than unwanted science advice. Need demand, context, and institutional capacity to sustain it. It's important to maintain trust, and not to oversell the role of advisors.
So, what's the secret sauce to support #scienceadvice in Canada?
So, what's the secret sauce to support #scienceadvice in Canada?
#RM_Ott19 @ChiefSciCan is the "dean" of #scienceadvice in Canada, but it still feels like she just got there. Most importantly, she hopes that she is the first of many.
#NSPNsymposium18 Dalal Najib
@theNASciences comes from #Casablanca in #Morocco and moved to @UMich for a #PhD on interaction of Mars & Venus atmosphere and solar winds. However, she had a crisis and wanted to give back to her community, and dove into #scipol, #ethics, #economics
@theNASciences comes from #Casablanca in #Morocco and moved to @UMich for a #PhD on interaction of Mars & Venus atmosphere and solar winds. However, she had a crisis and wanted to give back to her community, and dove into #scipol, #ethics, #economics
She went on to do a Christine Mirzayan S&T fellowship via @aaas, one of the few options available to #international applicants (cc @IWS_Network). Wanting to engage #ECR, she applied for a position @theNASciences, got in, and never looked back #NSPNsymposium18
She now promotes #international development, security, and cooperation with @theNASciences, through #Science #technology and #innovation.
@theNASciences β @NSF! The National academy is independent from govt and provides #scienceadvice and #evidence for #scipol
#NSPNsymposium18
@theNASciences β @NSF! The National academy is independent from govt and provides #scienceadvice and #evidence for #scipol
#NSPNsymposium18
Alright, #CSPC2018 @sciencepolicy, it's time to build some #HYPE!
Fuel up on β & head up to panel #506 in the Capitale room at 3:30!
Great insights from panelists incl @tgruos @DSP_SPE & @MadisonRilling #CIΓ @SciChefQC and *news* (hype!) on the way for #nextgen in π¨π¦ #scipol.
Fuel up on β & head up to panel #506 in the Capitale room at 3:30!
Great insights from panelists incl @tgruos @DSP_SPE & @MadisonRilling #CIΓ @SciChefQC and *news* (hype!) on the way for #nextgen in π¨π¦ #scipol.
Here goes! Still time to join us #CSPC2018!
@BelislePipon @HarvardSciPol #FRQ introduces very first panel organized by #CIΓ @SciChefQC, w/ @BlakeFreier @tgruos @DSP_SPE @DLEKirkwood @MadisonRilling. Paul Dufour, as always, is our guide!
#CSPC2018 @sciencepolicy
#CSPC2018 @sciencepolicy
#CSPC2018 luncheon session w/ @ChiefSciCan starting soon! #Thread here β¬οΈ
#scipol @sciencepolicy
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#CSPC2018 @ChiefSciCan congratulates @MehrdadHariri and his team for the 10th anniversary of @sciencepolicy, and on the success of #SciParl2018 for facilitating great dialogue for #scipol and #cdnsci in Parliament πππ
... Also thanks the #scipol community for being there and answering the call when they were needed.
Getting the @ChiefSciCan office together was a challenge like for #ECR just starting up a lab, and like #cdnsci she has build an excellent team
#CSPC2018
Getting the @ChiefSciCan office together was a challenge like for #ECR just starting up a lab, and like #cdnsci she has build an excellent team
#CSPC2018
#CSPC2018 panel on #scienceadvice starts!
@DLEKirkwood chief scientist of @NRCan says issue is not do much making sure science is valued in govt (seems it is) but to ensure evidence is used in policy. Plus, policy is inherently quicker than science.
#scipol #canpoli #cdnsci
@DLEKirkwood chief scientist of @NRCan says issue is not do much making sure science is valued in govt (seems it is) but to ensure evidence is used in policy. Plus, policy is inherently quicker than science.
#scipol #canpoli #cdnsci
... and a public which asks their representatives to value #evidence will be the strongest driver of long-term #scienceadvice mechanisms.
Jeff Reading @SPH_Iloilo adds long-term funding to #scienceadvice mechanisms would also be an important step if we want long-term thinking
Jeff Reading @SPH_Iloilo adds long-term funding to #scienceadvice mechanisms would also be an important step if we want long-term thinking
The workshop starts now β‘οΈ what are top 3 critical issues or structural themes in #Scienceadvice that an @INGSciAdvice presence in North America could address? #INGSA_NA18
And we're back after the interactive workshop, now discussing how to leverage the @INGSciAdvice network in #NorthAmerica context #INGSA_NA18, and what we can learn from other chapters
w/ @Kristiann_NZ @eliasmichaz @nifaruqui @IDRC_CRDI @JonesAishaD
w/ @Kristiann_NZ @eliasmichaz @nifaruqui @IDRC_CRDI @JonesAishaD
Our @DSP_SPE team represents the student voice in #scienceadvice at the #INGSA_NA18 workshop today among experts from around the world π¬ππππ
Our #EmergingExperts: @sung_vanessa @ShawnMcGuirk @tgruos @nehabhutani17 @arthi_ramac
#scipol @INGSciAdvice @SciChefQC @ChiefSciCan
Our #EmergingExperts: @sung_vanessa @ShawnMcGuirk @tgruos @nehabhutani17 @arthi_ramac
#scipol @INGSciAdvice @SciChefQC @ChiefSciCan
.@SciChefQC & @ChiefSciCan note in opening keynote how important it is for the #NextGeneration to be here and well represented, and applaud our #SPEscidip event from last week - thank you for inviting us, we're v happy to be in these discussions #INGSA_NA18 #scipol #scienceadvice
& thx @PeterGluckman for your video introduction, we hope we can meet again soon! Especially with the establishment of an @INGSciAdvice chapter for #NorthAmerica
We appreciate your commitment to engaging #nextgen at the intersection of #science & #policy in #NZ & at #INGSA_NA18
We appreciate your commitment to engaging #nextgen at the intersection of #science & #policy in #NZ & at #INGSA_NA18
We're in the historic Redpath museum auditorium this morning @mcgillu for another excellent talk by Jan Marco Muller @IIASAVienna which we organized w/ @McGillMSSI & TISPP! A continuation of #SPESciDip events of the last few days, #THREAD below β¬οΈ
#scidip #SciComm #scipol
#scidip #SciComm #scipol
