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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 01/10/2026

Whoa! New materials for a #SciencePolicy course? Designed to be accessible for #scientists and #students? Check it out here: snapcoalition.org/initiatives/... We have #SciPol, #SciComm, #ScienceDiplomacy, & more! Modules were made over the last year by SNAPpers, and are free to download and use.

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SciPol 101 - Scientist Network for Advancing Policy

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Stance on Science NY @stanceonscienceny.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#StanceOnScience has 2,600 responses from 476 #MidtermElection candidates across 41 states + counting We ask questions about topics like #DataCenters, #pharmaceuticals, & #wildfire containment, & publish their responses. See what your candidates are saying! snapcoalition.org/initiatives/...

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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 23/09/2026

Are you a #scientist or science-aligned constituent these states? #Colorado #DC #Hawaii #Idaho #Iowa #Maryland #Montana #NewMexico #NorthDakota #Oregon #SouthDakota #Virginia Reach out to #midterm election candidates to ask sci pol questions that matter to communities! Join #StanceOnScience today

Are you a constituent in one of these states? CO, DC, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia

Stance on Science wants you!

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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 17/09/2026

Are you interested in learning more about the intersection of science and law? Join us Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. ET to learn from experts! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SciPol #Science #EarlyCareerResearchers #AAAS #careers

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Stance on Science PA @stancepa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Are you a scientist who also cares about politics? Help us ask candidates for public office what their positions are on important science policy issues! #Colorado #Hawaii #Idaho #Iowa #Maryland #Montana #DC #NewMexico #NorthDakota #SouthDakota #Virginia Sign up even if your state isn't listed!

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 03/04/2026

The U.S. administration released the FY 2027 Budget Request this morning, proposing deep cuts to science funding once again. While there are similarities in the proposed cuts between FY26 and FY27, the final FY26 appropriations show the impact of advocacy in action.

The image is split into two sections. The left side features a quote on funding priorities by Sudip S. Parikh, AAAS CEO, with a small photo of the person below. The U.S. Capitol building is in the background. The right side shows a bar chart titled "Federal R&D FY26 + FY27 Appropriations in Billions." It compares requested and enacted funding amounts for NIH, NSF, DOE, and NASA in 2026 and 2027. Bars are color-coded to distinguish between 2026 requests, 2027 requests, and 2026 enacted law.

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Nature @nature.com · 06/04/2026

LIVE: Artemis astronauts set record for distance travelled from Earth by humans Alexandra Witze is in Houston, follow our live blog for updates of the Moon fly-by 🌔 go.nature.com/41VFR3n

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Artemis II astronauts fly by the Moon today: follow along with Nature live

Humans are seeing parts of the Moon’s far side never observed by eye. Nature is in Houston with the mission’s scientists.

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Nature @nature.com · 06/04/2026

This is the first time in more than 50 years that humans have been completely unreachable Follow along with our live blog for Artemis II mission updates go.nature.com/4sZsjQu

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Artemis II astronauts fly by the Moon today: follow along with Nature live

Humans are seeing parts of the Moon’s far side never observed by eye. Nature is in Houston with the mission’s scientists.

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Disha Patel @disha-patel3.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

A reflection on why we appreciate science in the first place, and what must change for the future.

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Isako Di Tomassi @isakoditomassi.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

HAPPENING NOW @snapcoalition.bsky.social panel discussing the work to mobilize scientists to engage with communities and policy makers @sneharao.bsky.social @eselland.bsky.social @emmascales.bsky.social @alexlando.bsky.social and David Ramotowski

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Isako Di Tomassi @isakoditomassi.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

🚨 STARFISH EMERGENCY 🚨 Is there anyone out here who has a boat & access to San Juan Islands of Washington??!! And is available this week. My friend who fights sea star wasting disease (SSWD), his project site has become ineligible and needs help finding another. DM me ASAP if can help!

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Sneha Rao @sneharao.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

So excited to present on a panel at SciTalk with my amazing fellow SNAPpers @alexlando.bsky.social David Ramotowski @eselland.bsky.social @emmascales.bsky.social! If you're attending, stop by the SNAP posters too! Cael Dant @disha-patel3.bsky.social @isakoditomassi.bsky.social @jpflores.rbind.io

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Isako Di Tomassi @isakoditomassi.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

@emmascales.bsky.social & I are grateful to receive @researchamerica.bsky.social Meeting the Moment Award on behalf of @snapcoalition.bsky.social and @cornellasap.bsky.social for the #McClintockLetters #SciComm initiative! Thank you SO MUCH to all ML writers bit.ly/47sVJwE #RAAwards #SciAdvocacy

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Disha Patel @disha-patel3.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

So amazing to co-organize IN Sci Comm Day again for early career researchers in Indiana. It is so important to communicate about our research and how science and science-driven policies can impact our communities.

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Science Policy Initiative at ND (SPI@ND) @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

This event was held in collaboration with the Science Policy Initiative at Notre Dame and the IU Science Communication and Outreach Club (SCOC), with funding provided by Notre Dame’s Colleges of Science and Engineering.

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Science Policy Initiative at ND (SPI@ND) @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

The event resulted in increased dialogue between early career researchers and policymakers in Indiana. It was so wonderful to be able to bring early career researchers to the policy making space, to see how policies are made, and to advocate for science and research.

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Science Policy Initiative at ND (SPI@ND) @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

On February 25th, 20 graduate students from across Indiana attended the 7th Annual Indiana Science Communication Day at the Indiana Statehouse. Attendees presented posters or short talks, and attended a public session.

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Disha Patel @disha-patel3.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Stance on Science is a nonpartisan initiative meant to inform the voting community about political candidates’ positions regarding science policy-relevant issues, and also shows how science policies can affect our communities!

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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 01/03/2026

Join us for #StanceOnScience where we ask politicians where they stand on #SciencePolicy issues ahead of the midterm elections! #SciPol #MidtermElections #SciComm

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Jordan Williams (she/her) @jolybdenum.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I can’t say it better than @disha-patel3.bsky.social already did. The opportunity to meet 40+ SNAPpers at #AAASmtg and then reflect on a year of @snapcoalition.bsky.social? Priceless! Please enjoy our new blog post on Medium: medium.com/science-poli...

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Happy Birthday, SNAP! Reflecting on an Eventful First Year at the AAAS Annual Meeting

Written by SNAP members Disha Patel and Jordan Williams

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Disha Patel @disha-patel3.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Inspired and amazed by the interesting and thought-provoking sessions at the AAAS Annual Meeting, the 40+ members of the @snapcoalition.bsky.social I had the honor to meet in person (finally!), and the ideas and conversations that took place. Jordan and I hope you enjoy this AAAS reflection!

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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 24/02/2026

New blog post just dropped! Read to learn about the #SNAPcoalition experience at the @aaas.org conference in #Phoenix and to hear more about some of the work SNAP is doing. #AAASmtg #AAAS2026 medium.com/p/eea4fcbf7de7

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Happy Birthday, SNAP! Reflecting on an Eventful First Year at the AAAS Annual Meeting

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ACLU @aclu.org · 20/02/2026

When the Department of Education issued vague threats to defund schools that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, we sued and now they're backing down. This is a win for students' right to a full and honest education.

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New Hampshire judge announces formal end to Trump policy against DEI in schools • New Hampshire Bulletin

A New Hampshire federal judge formally dismissed a yearlong lawsuit against the Trump administration’s “anti-DEI” directive to public schools — weeks after both sides agreed it is no longer necessary.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 13/02/2026

🫰snaps🫰for @snapcoalition.bsky.social, the first group of grad students to join us on the plenary stage in almost 180 years!

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Science Policy Initiative at ND (SPI@ND) @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

@snapcoalition.bsky.social is the most wonderful and inspirational group of graduate students and we are so beyond grateful to be a part of the SNAP community! #AAASmtg

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Science Policy Initiative at ND (SPI@ND) @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Notre Dame's SPI members Connor Schmidt, @disha-patel3.bsky.social, Mallory Sands, @eselland.bsky.social, and Ijeoma Asilebo at the 2026 #AAASmtg!

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Ellen Kuwana, MS (#SciComm at #SciWri26) @ellenkuwana.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Excitement palpable for @AAASmtg plenary with SNAP (Scientist Network for Advancing Policy), 200+ grad students representing 20 institutions in the U.S. #SciPol

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Disha Patel @disha-patel3.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Really looking forward to attending my first AAAS Meeting! Come stop by @snapcoalition.bsky.social's panel, reception, or booth! (or all of them!)

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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 30/01/2026

Spots remaining at Feb. 13 #AAASmtg SNAP reception, register here to join us with free drinks and good company! forms.gle/39RqqfK5FzF3... Don't forget to drop by Booth 605 to learn more about our #StanceOnScience initiative. #AAAS2026 #scipol #scicomm #EarlyCareerResearchers #EarlyCareerScientists

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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 21/01/2026

Hello, everyone! SNAP is proud to announce that we've started a blog! Check out our first post on Medium (medium.com/@snapscipolo...) or our website (snapcoalition.org/2026/01/19/s...), and stay tuned for more! @eselland.bsky.social @kassstem.bsky.social @jolybdenum.bsky.social and Cael Dant

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Science is the pursuit of knowledge. - Scientist Network for Advancing Policy

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Science Policy Initiative at ND (SPI@ND) @scipolnotredame.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

The 1 week countdown is on! We can’t wait to see you all at Indiana Science Communication Day at the Indiana Statehouse on March 3rd! Thank you to @notredame.bsky.social colleges of Science and Engineering for sponsoring this event for STEM graduate students across the state! #sciencepolicy #scicomm

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