SPI at UVA

SPI at UVA

The Science Policy Initiative at UVA is a student organization empowering scientists and engineers to be more informed and involved in science policy

SPI Covid19 Response

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As the COVID-19 crisis rages on, UVA scientists are continuing to band together to help. No matter your research area, you can demonstrate your commitment to mitigating this crisis by donating to the Scientists at UVA Fund. Donate here!

Current UVA partner groups supporting this effort include:

Graduate Engineering Student Council (GESC) Women in Medical Sciences (WIMS) Graduate Biosciences (GBS) Graduate Biomedical Engineering Society Chapter (GBMES) And of course, SPI!

Our fund is directly linked to Charlottesville Area Relief Fund (CERF), which recently donated $184,982 to cover May and June rent for public housing residents. CERF has done this and so much more to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on vulnerable members of our community. We’re relying on your donations!

Even if you can’t donate, please share with your networks and tweet with #ScientistsatUVAFund.

If you need help as a result of the pandemic, access resources here: https://www.supportcville.com/

History and Legacy of Eugenics and Health Disparities

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Dr. Preston Reynolds joined us last week to talk about “UVA’s History and Legacy of Eugenics” as the first part of SPI’s seminar series concerning the Past Present and Future of Racial Inequity in Science-Based Policy.

SPI-DAC: ACP Efforts

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Check out the report from our SPI-DAC environmental group on endangered species impacted by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP).

Statement in Support of Black Lives

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The Science Policy Initiative at UVA joins our voices with millions in sorrow and anger at the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, David McAtee and thousands of other Black Americans who have died as victims of police brutality.

SPI Direct Advocacy Committee Completes First Project

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The SPI-DAC environmental group finished our first project in October, 2019!! The final product is titled “Scientific Support for the Regulation of PFAS and 1,4-dioxane,” and was distributed to the offices of the Southern Environmental Law Center throughout the southeast. Take a look at the final product here!