The Role of the White House, Congress, Federal Agencies, and Judiciary in Science & Technology Policy
Students learn about the history and organization of science and technology policy in the United States including the role of the White House, Congress, and federal agencies; the concept of public policy analysis including identifying a policy question, policy options, analytical criteria, and developing a recommendation for policymakers based on their analysis. They also learn how to communicate their results to policymakers and the public. This is a Level One class.
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Science & Technology Policy History and Organization: Overview of the history and organization of science and technology policy in the United States including the role of the White House, Congress, and federal agencies.
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Overview of public policy analysis: Students work together on a pre-determined policy issue within their community or broad topical interest (e.g, energy, environment, health). They identify a policy question of interest; three policy options; analyze their options based on four criteria: effectiveness, efficiency, equity and ease of political acceptability; and develop a recommendation for a policymaker based on that analysis.
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Communicating to Policymakers and the Public: The scientist-engineer-health professional policymaker communications dynamic, communicating your message to policymakers, communicating your message to the public.