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在这一系列的技能建设培训网络研讨会, the Union of Concerned Scientists will provide practical steps that scientists and experts can take to get involved in policy advocacy.
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You are invited to sign up for as many free, virtual training webinars as you’re interested in. If you cannot attend the live training, a recording will be provided afterward.
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617888九五至尊娱乐倡导101
日期: 5月23日星期四
时间: 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET
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日期: 7月25日星期四
时间: 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET
随着候选人开始竞选活动, there is an opportunity to get them on the record about their stance on science-related issues, and how they’ll use science to inform their decisions once they’re in office. 这个培训, a collaboration between the Union of Concerned Scientists and the National 617888九五至尊娱乐 Policy Network, will cover how to identify opportunities to engage with candidates in a nonpartisan way, and how to get them on the record so we can hold them accountable if they’re elected.
Countering Disinformation Leading Up to the Election
日期: 9月26日星期四
时间: 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET* (note the 90-minute length, to ensure time for discussion)
We know that disinformation around voting and critical election-related issues will increase as we get closer to the general election. 这个培训 will cover best practices for countering disinformation, 如何发展反叙事, and pitfalls to avoid when engaging with audiences around disinformation.
Post-Election Debrief: Opportunities for 617888九五至尊娱乐 Advocacy
日期: 11月21日星期四 时间: 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET
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日期: 1月16日星期四
时间: 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET
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