[Nhcoll-l] Participate in the AIBS Congressional Visits Day

[Jyotsna Pandey]

*Participate in the 2024 AIBS Congressional Visits Day*



Join the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) on April 15-17,
2024 for our annual Congressional Visits Day
<https://www.aibs.org/news/2023/231205-congressional-visits-day#subheader>
in Washington, DC.



Meet with your members of Congress to help them understand the important
role the federal government plays in supporting the biological sciences.
Advocate for federal investments in biological sciences research supported
by the National Science Foundation and other federal agencies.



Participants will complete a communications and advocacy training program
provided by AIBS that prepares them to be effective advocates for their
science. AIBS will provide participants with background information and
materials, as well as arrange meetings with lawmakers on April 17.



*Who should participate?*

Scientists, graduate students, educators, or other science community
members who are interested in advocating for scientific research and
education are encouraged to participate in this important event.



The ideal participant will:


   - Have an interest in science policy.
   - Work in a scientific profession or be enrolled in graduate school.
   - Be able to speak about the importance of biological research funded by
   federal agencies (e.g. NSF, NIH, USDA).
   - Provide compelling examples from their own experiences.

*Training*

The event includes a free, half-day training session on how to be an
effective advocate for science policy.  This training session will be held
on April 16, 2024 and is mandatory for everyone who will be participating
in congressional meetings.



Additionally, participants have the option to attend the highly acclaimed AIBS
Communications Boot Camp for Scientists
<https://www.aibs.org/news/2023/231205-communication-bootcamp#subheader>.
This training course will be held in Washington, DC on April 15-16, 2024.
This professional development program provides practical instruction and
interactive exercises designed to help scientists (e.g. researchers,
graduate students, administrators, educators) translate scientific
information for non-technical audiences and to effectively engage with
decision-makers and the news media.  All participants who complete this
optional training will receive priority access to the Congressional Visits
Day and a certificate of completion indicating that they have successfully
completed 16 hours of communications training.  Click here for more
information
<https://www.aibs.org/news/2023/231205-communication-bootcamp#subheader>,
including cost, for this two-day training program.



*Registration*

Express your interest in participating in the event by registering.
Registration closes on March 1, 2024.  Space is limited and we encourage
you to register early.  If registrations exceed program capacity, AIBS may
prioritize registrants based on participation in the boot camp training,
geographic diversity, and other factors.  Register now.
<https://www.aibs.org/news/2023/231205-congressional-visits-day#subheader>
___________________
Jyotsna Pandey, Ph.D.
Director, Community Programs Division
American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)
AIBS website: www.aibs.org
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