Read the AAAS Code of Conduct for Meetings, Events and Workshops
Recommended Reading
- Working with Congress
- Video: How the Legislative Process Works
- Report: STEM and the American Workforce: An Inclusive Analysis of the Jobs, GDP and Output Powered by Science and Engineering
- Survey: Voters' Attitudes towards Science and Technology Research
- Report: Evidence-Based Science Communications with Policymakers Project
- Report: National Science Foundation: Transforming the World Through Science
- National Science Board's (NSB) Academic Research and Development report from their 2022 Science and Engineering Indicators
- A Primer on Federal R&D Budget Trends (AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program)
- The Budget Control Act May Have Cost Over $200 Billion in Federal R&D (AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program)
- A Look at STEM-Focused Projects in House Earmark Requests (AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program)
- Federal R&D Budget Dashboard (AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program)
- Science & Tech Provisions in the House Reconciliation Package (AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program)
- More resources: Engaging Science and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) Coalition
Preparing For Your Hill Visits
- Guide to Congressional Meetings
- Tips for a Successful Hill Visit
- Template for creating your own talking points sheet
- The NSF in your state: Examples of NSF-funded research in all 50 states in FY 2017
- The NIH in your state: Examples of NIH-funded research in all 50 states in FY 2018
AAAS Programs to Explore
- Science and Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF)
- Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship
- Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues
- Center for Science Diplomacy
- Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights & Law Program
Material from Past Workshops
2019 Workshop Materials |
2018 Workshop Materials |
2017 Workshop Materials |