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Science Policy: Understanding and Informing the Decision-Making Process |
Thursday, October 8, 2020 |
3:30 PM–4:30 PM |
Online |
Domain: Systems |
Chair: Mark A. Mattaini (Jane Addams College of Social Work-University of Illinois at Chicago) |
CE Instructor: Mark A. Mattaini, Ph.D. |
Presenting Authors: JULIANE BARON (Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences (FABBS)), SHARON COURTNEY (Tulane University) |
Abstract: To many scientists, the policy making process in Washington, DC is a black box. In this session, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the federal decision-making process, beyond the “Schoolhouse Rock” version, from a long-time science advocate. Budget and policy decisions affect funding for science and in the past, behavioral sciences have been negatively impacted by a lack of understanding of and appreciation for the field. The Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences represents ABAI in Washington, DC. This session is an opportunity to learn more about the work of FABBS and strategies for communicating with decision makers. Scientists interested in connecting their research to policy decisions and legislation should not miss this session. |
Instruction Level: Intermediate |
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to: (1) describe the federal budget process and identify points when critical for behavioral work to be considered; (2) identify advocacy resources to better interface with policymakers; (3) identify opportunities to better contribute science that informs public policy efforts. |
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JULIANE BARON (Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences (FABBS)) |
 Juliane Baron is the Executive Director of the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences. In this role she supports the FABBS mission to promote human potential and well-being. FABBS furthers this goal by advancing the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior; promoting scientific research and training in these fields; educating the public about the contributions of research to the health and well-being of individuals and society; fostering communication among scientists; and recognizing scientists who have made significant contributions to building knowledge.
Previously Baron served as the Director of Government Relations at the American Educational Research Association. She leads AERA’s education and advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies, and plays a strategic role with committees and coalitions that deal with research funding, research policy, and education. From 2006 to 2014, Baron served as deputy director of government and public affairs for the Population Association of America and the Association of Population Centers. Prior to that, she was deputy director of the Social Policy Action Network from 2001 to 2004 and director of the Population Resource Center from 2005 to 2007. For three years, Baron worked as a legislative staffer in the Texas House of Representatives, followed by a two-year stint as associate research scientist and project manager of Welfare, Children, & Families: A Three City Study, a multi-investigator study housed at Johns Hopkins University. Baron received her BA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and her MPA from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas. |
SHARON COURTNEY (Tulane University) |
Sharon Courtney is Tulane's liaison with Louisiana's Congressional Delegation and their staffs. She monitors legislative issues of importance to Tulane and seeks funding for university projects through legislative means by working with Tulane's consultants in Washington, D.C. She also serves as a link between the university and various national higher education organizations such as the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), the Association of American Universities (AAU), and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). |
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