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Science Policy

The best way to begin learning more about Science Policy as a career option is to read "Getting Started with Science Policy" under the Resources tab. Also under Resources is a Bookstore link that will take to a recommended list of books and resources on Science Policy which you can buy online or find at your campus or local library.

Below, in the Articles section, you will find information about the experiences of life sciences PhDs and MDs who have chosen to pursue science policy as an option and/or practitioners in the arena who want to share insights specifically for people of your professional background on the science policy field.


	Resources 1. Getting Started With Science Policy by Wendy Perkins 2. Connect to bookstore


	Articles 1. In search of the big picture by Giovanna Guerrero 2. Atmospheric Differences between the Lab Bench and Policy Desk by Virginia Cox, PhD 3. Gut Check by Erica Riddle Taylor, PhD 4. Common Threads: Weaving a career in science policy through diverse employment sectors by Virginia Cox, PhD 5. Orienting Your Career Compass Towards Science Policy: Options and Transferable Skills by Virginia Cox, PhD 6. Separation Anxiety: Leaving the Bench by Virginia Cox, PhD 7. How to Plan for and Land a Job in Science Policy by Virginia Cox, PhD 8. How I ended up in Science Policy by Erica Riddle Taylor, PhD 9. Gaining Practical Skills for the Policy Toolbox by Virginia Cox, PhD 10. Looking Into Myself for My Next Career Step by Erica Riddle Taylor, PhD 11. Explorations in the Business of Science by Erica Riddle Taylor, PhD 12. The Ups and Downs of the Job Search: What a Ride by Erica Riddle Taylor, PhD