top of page
Home: Welcome

SCIENCE POLICY INITIATIVE AT UVA

UVA_background_large.jpg

ABOUT US

We are a student organization empowering graduate students and post-docs to be more informed and involved in science policy. Our organization seeks to (1) enhance awareness among graduate students in engineering and science disciplines about fellowship and career opportunities in science policy; (2) provide support and resources for graduate students and post-docs pursuing opportunities in science policy; (3) conduct professional development events to prepare graduate students for careers in science policy; (4) facilitate community outreach and advocacy opportunities to increase understanding of scientific research among the community and support evidence-based policies.

About Us

WHAT WE DO

Build awareness, skills, networks
What We Do
Leadership Team
Copy of SPI group structure.png

SPI Leadership Board

Mark Schwartz website picture.jpg

Mark Schwartz

President

Megan Lobdell website picture.jpg

Megan Lobdell

Vice President

Curtis Davis website picture.jpg

Curtis Davis

Outreach and Advocacy Chair

Emma Cook website photo.jpg

Emma Cook

Policy Education Chair

Megan Moberg website picture.png

Megan Moberg

Operations Director

bottom of page