Upcoming Events
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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
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Science Policy Workshop
Spring 2026
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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
Past Events
Career Talk Maria Robinson
Career talk with Maria Robinson, a former member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and former inaugural director of the Grid Deployment Office within the U.S. Department of Energy. She will describe her career trajectory in her prior positions within the government and decision and process in running for political office.
Visit to British Consulate
Visit to British Consulate in NYC hosted by Garrett Dunlap, Ph.D.; a valuable opportunity for those interested in learning about the Science Policy profession from the perspective of a Ph.D. holder.
Science Policy in an Academic Career
Tim Stearns, Rockefeller’s Dean of Graduate and Postgraduate Studies discusses how to integrate science policy and advocacy in an academic science career.
Winter Newsletter
The winter edition of SEPA’s science policy newsletter explores local, national, and global sci pol topics.
“Don’t Look Up” Movie Night
A fun event to watch the 2021 film “Don’t Look Up” and discuss its science policy and science communication themes.
Science Diplomacy Book Club
A collaborative book club with other National Science Policy Network (NSPN) chapters and the NSPN Science Diplomacy Committee.
Telling Stories with Data
Caitlin Gilbert discusses data visualization and her transition from PhD to data journalism.
Science Storytelling Workshop
Interactive communication workshop to explore how Hollywood screenwriting principles can help you more effectively engage diverse audiences about your work.
NYC COVID-19 Response
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Associate Director of Microbiology, Dr. Ulrike Siemetzki-Kapoor discusses her department’s response to later-phase COVID-19.
Past Newsletters