Goals
APS Advocacy Champions will advance the policy priorities of the physics community and APS by building meaningful and lasting relationships with members of Congress and their staff.
Together, we will:
Create community
Create a committed community of of engaged advocates like you, who are active and eager to have an impact
Strengthen advocacy skills
Provide you with in-depth training and opportunities to deepen your science policy understanding
Become thought partners
Build direct relationships between you and APS Government Affairs staff for timely guidance and collaboration on advocacy
Increase confidence
Increase your expertise and confidence in leading advocacy for the issues you care about
Time commitment
The time commitment for Advocacy Champions is expected to average about five hours per month.
Exclusive program features
Participating in this initiative will give you access to exclusive features to support you in your advocacy:
- Our partnered advocacy allows you to have another APS member from your city or department be your partner in advocacy. You may nominate a partner to join the Advocacy Champions or if you wish, we can assist you in finding one. Colleagues, students, postdocs and more are welcomed!
- A virtual policy and advocacy bootcamp with APS Government Affairs staff and experts will help you to develop key skill sets.
- Drop-in and on-demand policy briefings from APS Government Affairs staff will keep you up to date on the latest in science policy.
- Direct contact with policymakers’ offices will take place two-to-three times a year.
Issues we advocate on
Make your voice heard on vital science policy issues, including:
- R&D funding
- Climate change
- The STEM education pipeline
- International students and scientists
- The domestic STEM workforce
- And more!
Contact
Please reach out to the APS Member Advocacy and Mobilization Manager with any questions.
