SPI@ND: Michiana Science Cafe, Kintsugi Mindfulness Event, Indiana SciComm Day, and more

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Hi all,

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving this week for those who celebrate and safe travels for anyone leaving for the holidays. Just a few announcements for some upcoming events: 

Thank you to everyone who came to our November policy forum last week Thursday! We had our biggest turn out yet and an amazing discussion on the myths and facts about recycling and how policy is affecting the current recycling industry. Please see the attached powerpoint from one of our speakers, Caitlin Jacobs from the Office of Sustainability. 

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Join us tomorrow, Tuesday (11/26) at 7:30 PM for our second Michiana Science Cafe of the semester titled NextGen Human-Drone Partnerships in Emergency Response with guest speaker Dr. Cleland-Huang. Free appetizers will be provided while supplies last! 

Videos of drones delivering packages or surveying fires and floods are now commonplace.  But drones can be used for so much more!  This talk explores the next generation of drone use in society, where drones  participate in emergency response scenarios as fully-fledged, autonomous, team members.  This talk explores several questions.  "What do human-drone partnerships look like in an emergency response scenario?" "How do drones make autonomous decisions?" and finally,  "How would this use of drones shape our communities in terms of safety, privacy, and low-altitude traffic?"  Bring your questions and comments, and be prepared to engage in a lively discussion of NextGen Drone use in our community.

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All are welcome to a mindfulness activity centered around kintsugi, the art of repairing broken items and showcasing the beauty in their faults. Take a moment to destress and relax before the semester comes to a close. Join us on Dec. 5th at 6:00 PM in 134 Duncan Student Center. Please RSVP!  Free food provided. 

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Save the date: March 2nd, 2020  

Applications are now OPEN for our 2nd Annual Science Communication Day at the Indiana Statehouse (see attached flyer). Deadline for submission is Jan. 31st. 

Participants will have the opportunity to meet with State Senators, Representatives, and their staff to practice communicating about their research to a non-technical audience. The goal of the event is to increase visibility of scientists at the statehouse, and begin cultivating the relationships that are so essential for creating evidence-based policy. For more information please check out our website or email us directly at (scip...@nd.edu). 

Cheers, 

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Science Policy Initiative at Notre Dame (SPI@ND)

Promoting dialogue at the interface of science and public policy

Member of the National Science Policy Network (NSPN)

Alexandra Chirakos, Co-President

Robert Stanley, Co-President

Hannah McGarraugh, Programming Director

Agust Olafsson, Treasurer

Sasha Padilla, Communications Director

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