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Science Outreach Opportunity
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Science Outreach Opportunity

Volunteer for Skype a Scientist, an education non-profit that connects scientists with classrooms across the globe!

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Equitable and Inclusive UC Healthcare Act (SB 379)
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Equitable and Inclusive UC Healthcare Act (SB 379)

SPG members worked in partnership with ACLU SoCal and NARAL Pro-Choice California to advocate to Senator Ben Allen (D; CA-26) for legislation that would help combat non-scientific restrictions on healthcare in California.

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SPG Recognized at NSPN’s SciPol Awards
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SPG Recognized at NSPN’s SciPol Awards

The National Science Policy Network (NSPN) held their 2021 SciPol Awards ceremony on June 2nd to celebrate NSPN members and chapters who have made outstanding contributions in science policy. Out of five award categories, the Science Policy Group at UCLA was honored as a winner for two and runner-up for a third. 

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Climate Bond
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Climate Bond

We are currently meeting with legislators to advocate for policies to be included in the California Climate Bond (SB 45), which would provide funding for numerous issues expected to be exacerbated by climate change (clean drinking water, coastal protection, wildfire prevention, etc.).

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Member Spotlight: Roshni Varma
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Member Spotlight: Roshni Varma

Roshni is a second-year undergraduate pursuing a major in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics and a minor in Global Health. She is passionate about improving health equity and healthcare access, especially for marginalized populations. In addition, she is interested in research focused on the international implications of U.S. policies.

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