Empowering scientists to bridge the gap between science and policy

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Upcoming Events

  • Winter Book Club

    January-February 2026

    Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

    January 12
    January 27
    February 10

  • In Situ: Biology & Society Series

    Funded by Rockefeller University Office of University Life & Community Engagement

    Three discussion-based events exploring how biology intersect with policy, investment, and innovation, anchored in situ by science-society connections in New York City.

    Panels:
    Science Policy in NYC
    Innovation Ivestment
    Biology Futures

    Dates to be announced

  • Science Policy Workshop

    Spring 2026
    Details to be announced

  • SEPA Newsletter

    Seeking a steward! Please email nyc.sepa@gmail.com if you are interested in taking over Newsletter Editor role

    Contribute a piece to our quarterly newsletter highlighting science policy in our community.

    Check out past editions: Spring 2022 and Winter 2022-23

Within the Tri-I and broader NYC community, SEPA aims to: 

  1. Train scientists to communicate to non-scientific audiences for public outreach and advocacy

  2. Educate scientists on the intersection of science and policy

  3. Explore science policy and diplomacy as career paths

  4. Teach early career scientists far-reaching scientific communication skills

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