Cost:
General Attendance
Early-bird (before July 8th): $200
Regular registration: $250
Student: $85
Sigma Xi Members
Early-bird (before July 8th): $125
Regular registration: $150
Student: $75
Need based funding for registration is available on a case-by-case basis for students and young professionals. Please reach out to ageorge@sigmaxi.org for details.
What to expect:
Day One: Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET)
Introduction to Policy and North Carolina Government
Goals:
- Level set and introduce the policy landscape in North Carolina
- Explore the different cultures of research and policy making
- Foster connection among participants
Day Two: Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET)
Breaking Down the Branches of State Government and Policy Making
Goals:
- Understand the levers of government and policy making
- Explore the role of science in policy making
- Tour of Government Buildings
Day Three: Thursday, July 28th, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET)
Motivations and Tools
Goals:
- Identify personal motivations and biases of policy engagement
- Understand role of non-governmental organizations
- Explore tools for engaging with the policy process
Day Four: Friday, July 29th, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET)
Science Policy Hack-a-thon
Goals:
- Create a policy relevant product
- Apply learnings from all three days
- Make new connections