Your Science Can Affect Policy
Essential Science Conversations
October 2022
Your work advances knowledge, but also can be used to change policy. Yet many scientists are uncertain whether and how they can engage in advocacy work. In fact, psychological science plays a key role in public policy by providing essential knowledge that helps lawmakers establish priorities, improve decision-making, and resolve policy differences. Katherine McGuire, APA chief of advocacy, and panel of psychological scientists discuss how your research and expertise can shape policy, garner funding for essential programs, and improve human lives.
This program does not offer CE credit.
Speakers
Katherine B. McGuire, MSc
Chief advocacy officer, APA.
Reggie Gazes, PhD
Associate professor of psychology, animal behavior, Bucknell University.
Erin Kaseda, MS
Clinical psychology doctoral candidate, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
William W. Stoops, PhD
Professor in the Departments of Behavioral Science, Psychiatry, and Psychology at University of Kentucky.
Moderator
Mitch Prinstein, PhD
Chief Science Officer, APA.
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