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CT SSN Chapter
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CT chapter of @scholars.org, connecting researchers to policymakers, civic leaders & journalists to improve policy and strengthen democracy.
#ScholarReflections op-eds @ctmirror.org
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Space may be limited! Please RSVP below by Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5 PM.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and help shape policy in Connecticut!

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Moving Beyond 2026 Conference | Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP)
View PDF for event details and submission instructions: MovingBeyond_Jan2026 Key Dates Moving Beyond 2026: Thursday, January 15, 2026 Presenter abstracts fo ...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Sponsored by the Connecticut Scholars Strategy Network, in partnership with Representatives Jaime Foster, Dominique Johnson, Bill Pizzuto, Laurie Sweet, UConn ’s InCHIP, @chdi.org , and CASE.
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
🕐Schedule
11:30 AM- Lunch
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Presentations
4:00 PM - 6 PM- Networking Reception
November 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Join Us for the 3rd Annual “Moving Beyond Implications” Conference on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

The event invites researchers and policymakers to gather for a full day of evidence-based discussion to inform Connecticut policy.
November 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
SSN Info Session
Wed., November 19th at 2 pm ET
📢 Prospective SSN members!
Join us to learn about SSN's mission, the value of membership, and the steps to becoming a member. Attendees will have time to brainstorm their written policy or media contribution, and ask questions. Register below!
November 19, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The Climate Health Crisis and Role of Researchers
(All university-based researchers)
Wed. October 29th @ 1pm ET
Please join us for a timely virtual Q&A session exploring the current impact of climate change on public health and the role of academic research in informing policy. Register below!
October 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Coffee Hours (SSN Members)
Monday, Oct. 20th @ 2pm ET
Sign up below for the opportunity to meet with our Communications, Policy, and Membership teams to get support on policy or media projects, get advice on public engagement goals, ask membership-related questions, and get to know national staff!
October 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
June 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
In a @ctmirror.org #ScholarReflection, @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social member Susan Masino cautions against authorizing bear hunting in CT, arguing that CT’s Department of Energy & Environmental Protection has all the tools it needs to manage black bears.

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Why isn’t DEEP killing more bears?
With multiple ways to prevent incidents and kill problem bears, where is the need to escalate to a bear hunt?
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June 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
May 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Interested in joining the Scholars Strategy Network?

Come to our Info Session on Weds, May 21st at 2pm ET to meet staff, learn about membership, and start brainstorming a policy or media piece!

✅ Open to all interested scholars

🔗 Register here:
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May 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
May 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
SSN members: Join @scholars.org for our monthly Coffee Hour! Connect with SSN staff & fellow scholars to:

✅ Get feedback on an OpEd or policy brief
✅ Discuss public engagement goals
✅ Ask membership questions

🗓️May 19th, 2-3 PM ET
🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
May 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In a @ctmirror.org #ScholarReflection, @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social member Patricia Lewis of @sacredheartuniv.bsky.social and Teresa Quintana of @maketheroadct.bsky.social present evidence that HB6889 would improve community stability and renter health outcomes by ending no-fault evictions.
May 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
April 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
SSN members: Join @scholars.org for our monthly Coffee Hour! Connect with SSN staff & fellow scholars to:

✅ Get feedback on an OpEd or policy brief
✅ Discuss public engagement goals
✅ Ask membership questions

🗓️April 28th, 2-3 PM ET
🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
April 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
April 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Interested in joining the Scholars Strategy Network?

Come to our Info Session on Weds, April 23 at 2pm ET to meet staff, learn about membership, and start brainstorming a policy or media piece.

✅ Open to all interested scholars
🔗 Register here:
scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
April 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
In her @ctmirror.org #ScholarReflection, @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social chapter leader Kerri Raissian of @uconn.bsky.social advocates for the CT General Assembly to pass SB1396 to give CT workers faster access to earned wages.
Connecticut families need earned wage access
The General Assembly should pass SB 1396 allowing Earned Wage Access to meet Connecticut workers’ real-world needs.
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April 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
April 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Want to get your research in front of the right people? Learn how SSN members Jules Boykoff, Miranda Yaver, & Ciara Torres-Spelliscy use email outreach, Substack & social media in this workshop.

Join us Tues, April 22:
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April 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM