Dr. Nina Fontana is a researcher at the University of California Davis in collaboration with USGS Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center. Her research focuses on cultural burning and Traditional Ecological Knowledge in forest-dependent communities. In February 2024, Nina participated in a series of policy engagement workshops in Washington, DC facilitated by COMPASS and the Federation of American Scientists.
A group of women scientists proposes a new paradigm for success in science, “Publish and Flourish.” This would take a wider view of scientific achievement, including how science is integrated into society by working with governments and industry, public outreach and engagement with news media.
The Science Communication Fellowship is a nine-month program for early career PhD scientists who want to maximize the impact of their work to benefit public health and the environment, and share their passion for science. Fellows are chosen from the fields of green chemistry/engineering and
On July 27-28, 2021, Science Public Engagement Partnership (SciPEP) will convene a virtual conference exploring the unique characteristics of the relationship between the public and basic research, drawing from the experience and expertise of our colleagues i
California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is seeking Ph.D. scientists and engineers for a year of public service and government leadership training in the California State Legislature and California state agencies.
