New Voices for Research Official Launch is March 24, 2009
Research!America's latest initiative, New Voices for Research, is empowering young professionals to transform their passion for research into advocacy.
Engaging early-career scientists and researchers from across the country through both a public blog and a private online community, Research!America is developing "New Voices" who will be articulate spokespersons working to make science and research higher national priorities.
Many "New Voices" have already gotten started: in the past six months, seven have had op-eds and letters to the editor published in papers including The Houston Chronicle, The Birmingham News, Roll Call and The Minneapolis Star Tribune.
The New Voices for Research blog serves as a public face for the community and provides daily posts on advocacy, science communication, opportunities, advocate profiles and policy updates.
For a smaller group of passionate advocates, the private New Voices for Research community provides: forums for discussion of science policy issues, key connections to enhance members' networks, peer development support, staff-supported resources and guidance for effective communication and advocacy.
Join us in our quest to become better science communicators and advocates by visiting the blog at http://newvoicesforresearch.blogspot.com.