STEM Advocacy Institute
We are an investigative news collaborative that examines the civic nature of science around the world.
The primary goal is to make civic science more accessible, informative, and actionable for diverse stakeholders in the field who are building solutions to benefit society. The CS Media Lab conducts investigative civic science journalism to interrogate and unravel ongoing progress and shed light on important developments across the field. The lab experiments with generating new questions for the st
22/06/2024
Just added to the CivicSciTV Network Terminal: "Zooming into the history of Zooniverse" https://medium.com/civic-science-times/zooming-into-the-history-of-zooniverse-1b2273a59ae9
Zooming into the history of Zooniverse If an adult, teenager, or child wants to get involved in a citizen science project, a good place to start looking for one is Zooniverse, an…
20/06/2024
Quantum physicists from UIUC talk with Diya Dwarakanath on the CivicSciTV Network to explain the feedback loop between quantum development and the public, along with the lessons they have learning. https://civicsciencemedia.org/quantum-physicists-from-uiuc-explain-the-feedback-loop-between-quantum-development-and-the-public/
Quantum physicists from UIUC explain the feedback loop between quantum development and the public In this episode of CivicSciTV’s “The Civic Science Perspective,” host Diya Dwarakanath explores quantum science with guests Gina Lorenz, Paul Kwiat, and Smitha Vishweshwara who are faculty members in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. The conver...
18/06/2024
Listen to this new episode from the"Consider This Next" Program on CivicSciTV Radio. Host Kacie Luaders talks with Danielle Meinert, an amateur mycologist from Atlanta. https://civicsciencemedia.org/episode/growing-curiosity-civic-science-conversations-from-ucsf-to-mushrooms-consider-this-next-ep-2/?ts_post_id=6858&ts_track_num=1
Consider This Next #2: Kacie talks with Danielle Meinert, an amateur mycologist from Atlanta by CivicSciTV Radio In this episode of Consider This Next on CivicSciTV Radio, host Kacie Luaders first analyzes science communication practices by examining Jennifer Frazier's UCSF mini-course and its broader implications. The course aims to enhance scientists' engagement with the public through practical exercises an...
07/06/2024
Rockefeller's RockEDU's Executive Director Jeanne Garbarino explains their humanity-centered mission in
Fanuel and Jeanne In this episode of "Questions of the Day," Fanuel Muindi interviews Jeanne Garbarino, Executive Director of RockEDU at Rockefeller University. Garbarino expa...
19/09/2022
Meet the newest member to the SAi Team: Sally Root who will help in advancing our fundraising strategy/efforts. Learn more about Sally here: http://ow.ly/BKWV30sqWX3
Sally Root I hail from Indianapolis, Indiana originally and I've recently moved to New York City. I received my B.A. in English from Princeton University. I have a deep passion for development and fundraising, especially focusing on how to tell stories of the amazing work our residents and fellows are doing.
16/09/2022
During our SAi retreat last month we rewarded a member of our core team Hero of the Quarter. Congratulations to our events specialist Bre Kelsey. Thank you so much for all your hard work.
14/09/2022
Learn about SAi’s communications officer: Ariana DeCastro. She is a Bioengineer, PhD Candidate, and the face behind all of SAi’s social media. Watch this interview to learn about her journey into , her take on latest social media trends, and advice she’s gotten in the field. http://ow.ly/t0zl30sqWX2
SAi TV - Ariana DeCastro shares thoughts on social media and SciComm (Sept 8, 2022) About Ariana: https://stemadvocacy.org/staff/ariana-decastro/SAi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemadvocacy/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram....
09/09/2022
One of the newest additions to the SAi Library is by Dr. Korie Grayson on diversifying representation of women in STEM on instagram. Read her latest publication here: http://ow.ly/QKLB30sqwkU
Check out the SAi library here: http://ow.ly/Yf7x30sqwkV
SAi Library The expanding SAi Library recently opened its digital doors in an effort to organize and provide access to the growing number of collections with publications and reports on communication, outreach, engagement, education, history, and policy in science just to name a few. The library is part of SAi....
07/09/2022
Galactic Polymath has a new video introducing middle schoolers to why we do the things we do. http://ow.ly/HbAk30sqwkR.
This is part of Galactic Polymath Lesson:
"I Like That! How perception, emotion, and cognition shape our preferences"
http://ow.ly/9foV30sqwkT
Galactic Polymath | I Like That! How perception, emotion, and cognition shape our preferences
05/09/2022
If you need a 5 minute relaxing break check out Goldilocks Zone newest video shows on how your brain responds to music. This is based on a neuroscience study from Columbia University.
http://ow.ly/gEEF30sqwkQ
Music to the Mind This is "Music to the Mind" by Ryan Powell on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
02/09/2022
The newest episode of "Why am I like this?" produced by SAi Resident Stephanie Castillo explains where your skin color comes. from? http://ow.ly/vj8E30sqwkP
Where Does My Skin Color Come From? Have you ever been convinced that you’re adopted because your parents have a radically different skin color? It really gets you thinking— How DO we inherit s...
01/09/2022
SAi TV covers public engagement in science, scicomm, and informal STEM learning. SAi TV provides new updates, discusses new data, and more! Watch the explainer video below for more information.
http://ow.ly/OWTJ30sqwkO
Catch up on the most recent episodes interviewing our resident and founder of the CYD institute: http://ow.ly/usrp30sqwkN
SAi TV - Co-Founder Brittania Moodie discusses the CYD Institute and shares advice for founders Caribbean Youth Development Institute - https://cydinstitute.com/"As Caribbean youths who were afforded the opportunity to continue education abroad, we reco...
29/08/2022
It's that time of the month again. Our monthly newsletter, The Lab Bench, is being released on the first of September. Sign up for our newsletter here: http://ow.ly/TFtq30spZoZ
SAi Home Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Advocacy Institute (also known as the Science Advocacy Institute or SAi) is an incubator which provides mentorship, funding, and infrastructure to build new tools and programs that strengthen the networks of access between science and society.
26/08/2022
Stephanie Fine Sasse was our guest speaker at the SAi retreat. She touched on topics such as nonprofit management, metrics vs impact, and community building.
She is the founder of the Plenary Co. They design community events and creative experiences for exploring social, environmental, and scientific issues.
They co-create more informed, equitable, and sustainable communities. Support The Plenary Co by checking out their website: http://ow.ly/B9Eo30spZoX
The Plenary, Co. The Plenary, Co. designs community events and creative experiences for exploring social, environmental, and scientific issues. ART 〰️ SCIENCE 〰️ STORYTELLING 〰️ COMMUNITY 〰️ TECHNOLOGY 〰️ ART 〰️ SCIENCE 〰️ STORYTELLING 〰️ COMMUNITY 〰️ TECHNOLOGY 〰️ BRING LEARN...
We have had an incredible summer at SAi.
We finished our summer internship program with a great pitch day for our interns to share their research proposals to the SAi community.
We are starting another round of our fellowship program in the fall with a new cohort.
We’ve added new residents to our community that are working on incredible things.
We had an internal community retreat with the theme: Reconnect. Refocus. Recharge where we we were able to get project updates and learn about community building with Stephanie Fine Sasse from the theplenary.co
We can’t wait to see what’s in store for the SAi community the rest of the year.
23/08/2022
Watch this chat between Chief Resident Fanuel Muindi and CEO of JSPG Adriana Bankston
http://ow.ly/W9qH30spZoU
Learn about the Journal of Science Policy and Governance Here:
http://ow.ly/CUxq30spZoW
SAi TV - Conversation with the CEO of the Journal of Science Policy and Governance Learn about the Journal of Science Policy and Governancehttps://www.sciencepolicyjournal.org/
22/08/2022
If you’re looking for or hiring for a Science Communication Job - check out our Job board on http://ow.ly/OEqg30spZoT
Jobs in Science Communication - SciComm Board Helping scicommers find volunteer and paid opportunities through fellowships, internships, and jobs in scicomm.
19/08/2022
Check out our SAi Library for some interesting journals on: equity and evaluation in informal STEM education, a bird watching app enabled citizen science participation, and diversifying representations of female scientists on social media
http://ow.ly/Hqr930spZoS
SAi Library The expanding SAi Library recently opened its digital doors in an effort to organize and provide access to the growing number of collections with publications and reports on communication, outreach, engagement, education, history, and policy in science just to name a few. The library is part of SAi....
18/08/2022
Watch the latest SAi TV episode for an update on the work of some of our amazing residents!
http://ow.ly/rEfv30spZoR
SAi TV Quick Updates - August 15, 2022 Useful Links:CYD Institute: http://cydinstitute.com/"Why am I like this?". Check out the first episode starring biological anthropologist, Tina Lasisi: https...
Our Story
THE MISSION
We are a think tank that conducts research that leads to the development of new questions, ideas, tools, and insights to advance science development around the world.
THE PROBLEM
As many countries now realize the importance of training in STEM for growth and prosperity, there is a great need for new and enhanced understanding to help trainees, organizations, and policy makers develop the scientific enterprise of the future. The problem revolves around the what, the who, the where, and the how. Although there is more information in STEM, understanding is lagging far behind.
For example, which initiatives in promoting science are working and which are not? What is the typical structure of STEM initiatives or organizations? Where are they located? What are they doing? Which new insights and ideas in STEM need advocacy and why? How can we increase collaborations among trainees, organizations, and policy makers around the world? How should impact be measured in science? What resources and tools are trainees, organizations, and policy makers missing? What is the future of training in science? These are just some of the questions we think are important to tackle.
OUR VISION
We envision a future where equitable access and exposure to quality training in science is possible for all. Our core belief is that education with a strong foundation in science is a critical component for global economic growth, social advancement, and ultimately, global peace.
OUR VALUES
Public Service. Community. Curiosity. Growth. Mentorship. Empowerment
Our persistent question we ask ourselves everyday is: HOW can we grow the impact of our work?
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