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Advocating for science policy with evidence and humor.

🔬 Environmental Health, #Biophotonics
🧑‍🏫 Member #GlobalYoungAcademy
📝 Associate Editor #JSPG
📋 Steering Committee #AAAS Sec X: Societal Impact

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Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Apr 23
#ScienceAdvocacy 101: : A Thread 🧵

Ever wondered what science advocacy actually means? Who does it? Why is it important? And how to get involved?

Let’s break it down, one post at a time 👇
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On 27 Nov., the GYA will host "From Science to Society: Challenges for ECRs at the Frontline of Science Diplomacy" at the Science Forum South Africa featuring GYA members & representatives from the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Pretoria.
Registration: www.sfsa.co.za/registration/
November 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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📢 Released today! 📢
The joint Position Statement from the GYA and the Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) underscores our commitment to foster shared scientific knowledge and technological progress.
Read more here:
globalyoungacademy.net/gya-inyas-po...
The GYA and INYAS release Position Statement from the 2025 International Conference of Young Scientists “Confluence of Visionaries: Empowering Science for Global Change.”  - Global Young Academy
The GYA and INYAS release Position Statement from the 2025 International Conference of Young Scientists “Confluence of Visionaries: Empowering Science for Global Change.”  -
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September 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Thank you for sharing @globalyacademy.bsky.social
Those interested in contributing to science and society, advance their leadership skills and take initiatives in fields like science #advocacy, #policy and #diplomacy, #GYA is a great platform. The call for membership is still open for 2026.
September 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Are you a passionate, independent researcher with a drive to make a difference?
We are accepting applications for the GYA 2026 membership cohort!
🔬 Open to all disciplines
🌐 International, interdisciplinary, and impactful
Deadline 15 September 2025
👉globalyoungacademy.net/call-for-new-members
July 18, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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AI goes rogue
#RogueAI #Replit
July 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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How can research assessment move beyond metrics and better reflect the real impact of #ECRs?
We’ll find answers during our upcoming #GYAGM2025 public workshop “Early & Mid-Career Researchers: Towards an Inclusive Research Assessment System” on 9 June.
agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...
May 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Can #science become the universal language that builds #trust in a divided world?
Let's find out together during our upcoming #gyagm2025 public workshop “Bridging Borders: The Future of Science Diplomacy” on 9 June!
Find out more here: agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...
#GYA15YearsYoung
May 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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How can academia and entrepreneurship unite to solve the challenges of the next billion people? Find out during our #GYAGM2025 Plenary Panel “Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Global Landscape”, featuring Keynote Speaker Subi Chaturvedi.
More: agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...
#15YearsYoung
May 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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What does a sustainable future look like when communities, companies, and governments act together?
Find out during the #GYAGM2025IND panel “Building Awareness on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) in a Global Context”
More here: agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...
#GYA15YearsYoung
May 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Can Industry 5.0 make machines more human—and humans more empowered?
Find out during our upcoming #GYAGM2025IND Plenary Panel “Industry 5.0: Augmenting Human-Machine Interface” on 11 June!
More here: agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...
#GYA15YearsYoung
AGM and Conference Programme 2025 - Annual General Meeting and International Conference
The full programme from 8-9 June (pre-AGM workshops) and from 10-13 June (AGM & Conference) is outlined below. Public Conference sessions are color-coded and labeled as public sessions. Unless otherwi...
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June 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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How can digital and nutritional innovations work hand-in-hand for a healthier future?
Find out during our upcoming #GYAGM2025IND Plenary Panel “Health and Nutrition for Global Wellness” on 11 June!
More here: agm.globalyoungacademy.net/programme-20...
#GYA15YearsYoung
June 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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Congratulations and a very warm welcome to Piyush Kumar, who will begin their five-year GYA membership in June 2025.
Read more about Piyush here: globalyoungacademy.net/piykumar/
#gyanewmembers2025
#GYA15yearsYoung
May 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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@nationalacademies.org has conceptualized a #Biotechnology regulatory fellowship. It will “engage early career professionals in developing the evidence basis needed to meet future regulatory challenges presented by novel products of biotechnology” #SciPol
www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/bio...
www.nationalacademies.org
May 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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As we monitor the status of the still unobligated funds for FY25, AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh warns in a @nytimes.com article about the Presidential Budget Request for FY26. If enacted by Congress, “the consequences for the future of our nation will be catastrophic.” www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...
Science backers say proposed federal research cuts pose dire risks.
www.nytimes.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Sad, Sad, Sad, and shocking:
U.S. scientists’ lives and careers are being upended. Here are five of their stories @science.org @standupforscience.bsky.social www.science.org/content/arti...
U.S. scientists’ lives and careers are being upended. Here are five of their stories
As the second Trump administration sends U.S. science into upheaval, countless researchers are fighting for their futures
www.science.org
May 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Commencement ceremony at @FordSchool @umich.edu

Brilliant remarks by @slotkin.senate.gov “Be the lone voice in the room”

#FordSchool25 #MGoGrad #FordSchool #PublicPolicy #PubPol
May 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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⚡️ Spain's massive power outage highlights the vulnerability of energy grids in the face of changing environmental conditions. Science-driven solutions and disaster preparedness are critical for a sustainable, reliable future. 🌍🔋 #EnergyResilience #ScienceAdvocacy #RenewableEnergy #SciPol
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April 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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"Science shapes policy, but advocacy shapes the future. Today’s discovery deserves tomorrow’s support. Speak up for evidence-driven decisions."

#SciencePolicy #AdvocacyMatters #SciPol
April 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Let #Science blossom like the Cherry this #Spring!
With ideas afresh as the birds that sing.
In every petal, a breakthrough to find,
A world of wonder expanding the mind.
In labs, in fields, in the hearts of us all,
Let science bloom, and humanity stand tall.
April 26, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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#ScienceAdvocacyHumor

Why do science advocates make terrible stand-up comedians?

Because every punchline needs #evidence-based delivery.
April 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Advocating for science:
Day 1: “I have compelling evidence!”
Day 3: “I have… a really good PowerPoint!”
Day 7: “Please, just let me present the lab results…”
#ScienceAdvocacy
#LifeOfScienceAdvocate
April 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Join us on 2 May for our #OpenScience First Fridays talk featuring Janaynne Carvalho do Amaral titled "Supporting public participation in peer review through training initiatives"
Register here: globalyoungacademy.net/open-science...
April 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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A high point of the GYA calendar year is upon us as we welcome 45 new members!
All new members will be inaugurated at the opening of this year’s Annual General Meeting on 10 June 2025.
Learn more about our amazing new member cohort here:
globalyoungacademy.net/welcome-new-...
GYA warmly welcomes new members 2025! - Global Young Academy
GYA warmly welcomes new members 2025! -
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March 31, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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#ScienceAdvocacy 101: : A Thread 🧵

Ever wondered what science advocacy actually means? Who does it? Why is it important? And how to get involved?

Let’s break it down, one post at a time 👇
April 23, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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In the next several posts, over the next few weeks, I’ll be talking about the basics of #Science #Policy and Science #Advocacy!
Please feel free to comment and share your perspectives.

#SciPol
April 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM