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Upcoming Events
Friday, November 13th, 4:00 PM
KBT 102
Speaker: Science Blogger David Shiffman
David Shiffman, a marine biology graduate student and science blogger on southernfriedscience.com, will discuss the ecological and economic importance of sharks, the threats they face, and how to help.
He'll also be discussing his experiences in communicating science to the public via his blog.
Past Events
Monday, October 26th, 8:00 PM
GPSCY
Trivia Night Fundraiser
Please join Yale SEA for a Trivia Night fundraiser. There is a $10 entry fee for a team of up to 5 and CASH PRIZES for 1st - 3rd places. All teams must include at least one Yale graduate student. There is also a 20 team limit, so RSVP ASAP to yalesea@gmail.com to hold your spot. Drink specials will be available and all participants must be 21+ with ID. This event is co-sponsored by GPSS and McDougal Grad Student Life.
Thursday and Friday, October 22nd and 23rd
Washington, D.C.
Science Policy Career Trip to D.C.:
A two-day trip for Yale graduate students to visit our nation's capitol, and get a real feel for what science Ph.D.s can do in the field of science policy.
Important: Please RSVP to yalesea@gmail.com by Friday, Sept. 18th if you are interested in attending. To hold a spot, you will need to provide a $30 deposit, which will be used to cover a catered dinner on the trip, and is intended to ensure we have no last-minute back-outs.
We will have a pre-trip planning meeting after the 18th to work out all of the final details.
Tuesday, September 29th, 7:30-8:30 PM
Online
National Student Chapters Webinar
Student leaders from four universities have submitted short videos that focus on their chapters’ accomplishments during the Spring semester, and their advice to the members of recently-organized chapters on staying motivated, recruiting members, and working with school faculty and administration.
Students from the University of Texas at Austin will be reporting on the major success of their Campus Energy Report, and their recently passed student government resolution regarding energy efficiency. The group of graduate students will also touch upon ongoing plans to volunteer at local elementary and middle schools, as part of a K-12 STEM education theme for SEA’s chapters.
Students from Yale University will review the basics of setting up a chapter, Yale’s ongoing recycling initiative, and a major event held during the summer with Chris Mooney, co-author of Unscientific America. The group of graduate students will also speak of their plans for a Science Policy Career Trip in Washington DC in October and Communication Workshops planned for this coming year.
After a half hour of video presentations, chapter leaders will hold a question and answer session. Participants will be able to ask questions directly over the conference call service, or present their questions online within a chat room.
Following the student-run portion of the webinar, one of SEA’s founders and author of Sex, Drugs and DNA, Dr. Michael Stebbins, will discuss the major objectives of SEA, the influence and significance of a national coalition of science, engineering and mathematics students.
The event will commence with final words from student leaders, SEA staff and brief reminders of our upcoming programs such as the Campaign Training Workshop Series, our science policy wiki, the SHARP Network, and SEA’s virtual science policy internships and fellowships.
**Registration is needed to access the chat room where students can ask questions.
Tuesday, September 22 -- Monday September 28, 2009
Officer Elections Open
Please cast your ballot by clicking here. Nominations will close 12AM on Monday (Sunday night).
Tuesday, September 15th, 6:00 PM
HGS 119A
Yale Chapter Group Meeting
Our first meeting of the new semester! We'll be discussing the upcoming trip to D.C. as well as activities and projects for the upcoming year. Bring ideas, and if you're attending the D.C. trip, bring $30 to reserve your spot.
Sunday, September 13 -- Monday September 21, 2009
Officer Nominations Open
Please fill out the nomination form by clicking here. Nominations will close 12AM on Monday (Sunday night). Elections will follow the next week.
Tuesday, July 21st, 4:00 PM
TAC N107
Speaker/Book Signing:
Journalist and author Chris Mooney discusses his new book, Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future. With an introduction by science writer Carl Zimmer.
Monday, May 4th, 6:30 PM
HGS-B05
Science Policy Discussion Group:
U.S. Emissions Trading: Does Cap-and-Trade Work?
Cap-and-trade or carbon tax? Join SEA members to discuss the best policy options for curbing emissions.
For more information, please see the links below:
EPA information on cap-and-trade
Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Cross Campus
Earth Day Booth & Visual Display
For Earth Day, we set up a visual display in Yale's Cross Campus area, in the form of a booth for "the travel agency of the future". We handing out flyers advertising snorkeling through "formerly great" American cities (Miami, New York City) that have become covered with water due to rising coastal water levels as a result of global warming. The brochure includes statistics and tips related to reducing the carbon footprint.
Download the brochure by clicking on the image to the left.
Tuesday, April 14th, 6:00 PM
HGS 119A
SEA Webinar:
Please join us for a webinar with Dr. Diane DiEuliis, Ph.D., President's Office of Science Technology & Policy and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the NIH. Make sure to bring lots of questions for this notable speaker! Pizza and other refreshments will be provided.
Co-sponsored by The McDougal Center.
Monday, April 6th, 6:30 PM
HGS B-05
Science Policy Discussion Group:
Food Quality and Sustainability: At Home and Abroad
Join fellow SEA members to discuss sustainable farming and the role of the government in food consumption. For more information on the subject, please see the articles below:
"Farmer in Chief," by Michael Pollan (NY Times Magazine)
"Is a Food Revolution Now in Season?" by Andrew Martin (NY Times)
Link within to Federal Child Nutrition Commodity Program Nutritional Quality Report
Monday, March 2nd, 6:30 PM
HGS B-05
Science Policy Discussion Group:
Worried About Your Jar of Peanut Butter?
Please join us for our first discussion group about specific science policy issues. In light of the recent bacterial contamination of peanuts and peanut-based products, this month's discussion will focus on the important but problematic issue of food regulation. Should there be two governmental regulatory agencies, as some suggest, to handle food and drugs separately, instead of the singular FDA? We'll discuss the bill proposed by CT's own Rosa DeLauro, the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009.
Wednesdays January 28th, 1:00 PM (Science Hill) & February 4th, 12:00 PM (Medical School)
KBT 102/TAC N203
Lab Recycling Information Session
Yale Recycling Coordinator C. J. Mays shares with us a few recycling 'magic' tricks and explains which lab items from labs can and cannot be currently recycled, as well as more information on how to become an official 'Recycling Lab.'
Please e-mail our chapter at yalesea@gmail.com if you would like more information or have specific ideas on how to improve recycling, especially in labs, at Yale.
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Tuesday, September 30th, 6:00 PM
Harkness Hall WLH 208 (100 Wall St.)
Guest Speaker: Jim Turner, Chief Counsel for the House Committee on Science and Technology
James Turner, Jr. has spent most of his professional career working on technology and energy policy. A Yale alum, Turner will give a lecture on the importance of science policy in this election year, titled "Science, Engineering, and Politics: Joined at the Hip."
Pizza and refreshments provided.
This event is co-sponsored by SEA, Yale Chapter, the Yale Law Democrats, and the Grad Student Life @ the McDougal Center.
Help spread the word about this event and post this flyer around campus! Also, if you need help finding Harkness Hall, click here for an the interactive map of Yale.
Thursday, September 18th, 5:00 PM
George Washington University, Jack Morton Auditorium
National SEA is hosting a forum for the representatives from the Presidential campaigns to discuss how the candidates will tackle the issue of healthcare. Jay Khosla will represent the McCain campaign; Dora Hughes will represent the Obama campaign. Audience members will be able to ask questions. A recording of the forum is available here.
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Saturday, May 10th
Washington, DCCampaign Education Workshop
The first annual Campaign Education Workshop will be held in Washington, DC. Speakers such as Joe Trippi, advisor to multiple presidential candidates, and Kevan Chapman, Communications Director for Congressman Vern Ehlers (MI-3), will teach scientists and engineers key strategies for organizing and running a campaign.The non-partisan workshop is open to any scientist or engineer who is interested in learning more about campaigns.
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Saturday, April 19th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hamden Government Center, Main Level Lobby
2750 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
Rosa DeLauro's Office Hours
SEA members visit Rosa DeLauro to discuss cloning labeling. A great venue to communicate directly with an elected official!----------------------------------------
Wednesday, April 16th, 7:00 PM
TAC S624
Updating the SHARP wiki
That's right, bring your laptop or some fast fingers to help us update the SHARP wiki network, to provide information on three hot congressional races in Texas. The national SEA needs our help to update Cornyn's (R) Senate race, and the House races for districts 22 and 23 (which are currently held by Lampson (D) and Rodriguez (D), respectfully). We can also update other races, given enough people. This is an important resource that we would like more people to use to make informed decision-- and YOU can help give them the right information! Pizza provided.----------------------------------------
Friday, April 11th, 3:00 PM
Hic et ubiqueSEA Spring 2008 Policy Call
Call in #: 1-866-228-9900
Passcode: 640405Topic: Why Fixing the Health Care System is So Hard
Guests: Two staffers to U.S. Representatives, including Elizabeth Falcone, Health Legislative Assistant to Rep. Jim Cooper----------------------------------------
Wednesday, April 9th, 7:00 PM
HGS 119aSEA Meeting
Please join us for an evening of stimulating discussion…. as always, light refreshments will be provided!
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Tuesday, March 11th, 7:00 PM
HGS 119a
Movie screening: Michael Moore's "Sicko"
View Moore's documentary on the American health care system. Discussion to follow.
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Friday, February 1st, 6:00 PM
HGS 119a
Viewing: Primary Candidate Debates
We are planning a viewing of both the Republican and Democratic candidate debates (originally airing on Wednesday and Thursday, but we'll have the taped versions). We've decided to do it on Friday to give us an opportunity to talk about both debates at one time. Bring a food item to share with others while we discuss the outcome of both debates.
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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
TAC S624
Inaugural SEA Group Meeting
We will discuss our projects and events for upcoming year, so please bring ideas and your calendars.
