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2025 Day on the Hill
10/26/2025-10/27/2025 ASPG, in collaboration with PSPDG, SPARK, and SPS (Graduate student science policy organizations at other Pennsylvania universities), held our second annual Day on the Hill. This year consisted of a two-day trip to Harrisburg. The first day we attended a Science Policy Symposium with included presentations from each of the student organizations, as well…
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State and Private Advocacy Interactions Speaker Panel
9/12/2025 In this speaker panel, we had the opportunity to sit down with Pennsylvania State Representative Arvind Venkat (D), Pennsylvania State Representative Jeremy Shaffer (R), and Jewish Healthcare Foundation Policy Specialist Sarah Pesi to discuss topics ranging from federal and state scientific funding, policy making, career development, and science advocacy. Rep. Venkat received his M.D.…
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Science In The Legislature Series – Senator Jay Costa
5/20/2025 Speaking with Senator Jay Costa – PA State Senator, District 43 In this interview, we sit down with Pennsylvania Senator Jay Costa of the 43rd District to discuss key science policy issues impacting Pennsylvanians. Our conversation covers a range of critical topics, including renewable energy, public health challenges such as abortion access and gun…
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Science In The Legislature Series – Rep. Lindsay Powell
2/28/2025 Speaking with Representative Lindsay Powell (PA 21st District) Here we interview State Representative Lindsay Powell from the 21st House district in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We focus on some of the most essential science policy topics for Pennsylvanians, including opioid use, abortion, research funding, transportation, aging care, and more. For those interested in learning…
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Science Policy Internship and Career Talk
On October 23rd, 2023, our group hosted a career talk entitled: “Science Policy Careers: Internship Panel.” The discussion highlighted a variety of different perspectives regarding science policy internship involvement, from former interns at various career stages to an internship coordinator with previous political science experience and training. Each panelist highlighted how their unique path led…
Allegheny Science Policy and Governance 