SEPS 2022 - Virtual Program

Science Ethics & Policy Symposium
From Plants to Privacy:
Science Ethics for the Modern Era
April 8-9, 2022
UC Berkeley

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Letter from organizers
Dear SEPS 2022 Attendees,
Welcome to the Science Ethics and Policy Symposium 2022, “From
Plants to Privacy: Science Ethics for the Modern Era!” We are excited to
host you and are grateful for your support and company at our event.
This symposium is a labor of love. Planning SEPS 2022 has taken three
years of (pandemic-delayed) work by our incredible, dedicated team of
volunteer organizers, most of whom are full-time students or scientists
from five different universities. To our volunteers: we appreciate you so
much. We could not have asked for more dynamic, passionate, and
thoughtful individuals with whom to share this experience. Thank you.
Though it was a long journey, we believe the end results were worth the
wait. SEPS 2022 is a one-of-a-kind event, with a number of FIRSTS:
1. For many of us, SEPS 2022 is the first big event we have attended in-
person since the initial pandemic lockdown in March 2020. It is certainly
one of very few large meetings hosted in a hybrid in-person and virtual
format. As we start to move past the worst of the pandemic, we hope
that virtual accessibility remains a priority for future scientific meetings.
2. This is the first event jointly hosted by the Science Policy Groups
(SPGs) at UC Berkeley and UCSF. A highly collaborative effort, SEPS 2022
has over 40 contributing volunteers from a variety of scientific fields,
with members from both SPGs as well as virtual volunteers from
Colorado State University, University of Toronto, and University of San
Francisco. Collaborations across institutions and disciplines are key to
well-rounded science policy/ethics initiatives. We hope this symposium
sparks future partnerships like this one and fosters lasting connections
across the U.S. and internationally.

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Land acknowledgment
We acknowledge that this symposium is held in Huichin, the ancestral

territory of the Chochenyo speaking Ohlone people. Acknowledgment is

not enough, while, as settlers, we continue to benefit from the use and

occupation of this land. Therefore, we encourage everyone to learn

about Sogorea Te Land Trust and support the remaining ancestors of

this land by paying the Shuumi Land Tax, a voluntary annual

contribution to support the critical work of the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust. If

you live in San Francisco or on the peninsula, we encourage you to

donate to the Yunakin Land Tax to support the work of the Association

of Ramaytush Ohlone people.
3. Finally, SEPS 2022 is the first interdisciplinary science ethics and policy
symposium in the nation. As new technologies rapidly advance beyond

the limits of existing regulation, we must reinvent the way we design

science policy. But before we can begin to draft new regulatory policies,

we must first re-evaluate our own ethical frameworks around modern

science and technology. When science grants us the ability to do nearly

anything, how do we decide to shape that potential? The answer is up to

all of us – scientists, students, community members, and policymakers.

We must decide what values we prioritize in a landscape of seemingly

limitless scientific innovation.
Whether you are new to science policy, ethics, and advocacy, or have

been working tirelessly in these spaces for years, we hope this

symposium offers you personal firsts: a topic you have never explored,

a new colleague with whom to collaborate, or a relevant skill for your

future advocacy efforts. For our part, we hope SEPS 2022 is the first of

many discussions towards meaningful policy for future science.
Sincerely,
Antara Rao (UCSF) and Juliana Chase (UC Berkeley)
Shuumi Land Tax Yunakin Land Tax

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Panel
Workshop Keynote
Community
Event

Schedule: Friday April 8
8:00 am Breakfast & Registration
12:00 pm
Distinguished Lecture, Bill Quirk: Ethical Issues and
Reaching Our Greenhouse Gas Reduction goals
Welcome Address
Designing Agriculture for an Equitable Future
How Data Drives Criminal Legal System Policies
Break
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:40 am
10:50 am
1:40 pm
3:00 pm
4:10 pm
4:20 pm
5:30 pm
Public Opinion of Scientists & Science [R!A]
Putting Rationality Back into Mental Health Policy
Restorative Justice Workshop
Lunch
Poster Session
Public Opinion of Scientists & Science [R!A]
Getting Involved in Behavioral Health Policy
Native American DNA in the Age of Big Data
Break
Keynote, Jodi Halpern: Science, Innovation, and
the Challenge of Thinking about Ethics Upstream
Networking Reception

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Room Abbreviations
Kerr Lobby
West Pauley Balcony
East Pauley Ballroom
West Pauley Ballroom
KL
WPB
E. Pauley
W. Pauley, WP

Schedule: Saturday April 9
8:00 am Breakfast
12:00 pm
Technology's Role in Overdose Prevention
The Right to Privacy
Break
Communicating Scientific Content [CCST]
9:30 am
10:40 am
10:50 am
1:00 pm
2:10 pm
2:20 pm
3:30 pm
4:50 pm
Science Engagement with Faith Communities [AAAS]
Communicating Uncertainty as Scientists
Communicating with Policy Makers
Lunch
Exhibitors & Flash Talks
The Possibilites & Pitfalls of CRISPR
Keynote, Wendy Chun: Understanding the
Sociocultural History of our Technological Defaults

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Negotiation in Science Policy [CCST]
Science Engagement with Faith Communities [AAAS]
Communicating with Policy Makers

Engaging Communities in Research: Case Studies
from California's Climate Change Research Program
Biased Perspective, Unequal Effects: AI & Healthcare
Neuroethics & the Law
Break
3:40 pm
Break
5:00 pm
6:10 pm

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Raffles
We are holding three raffles, available to in-person & online attendees!
Each task is a separate raffle, so we encourage you to do all three.
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Submit your entries at this form:
tinyurl.com/SEPSraffles
Slack
Link to join: tinyurl.com/seps2022slack
We have created a Slack so you can interact with other attendees,
presenters, and organizers! Be sure to check out the #help-desk
channel, where virtual attendees can get questions answered.
Connect with others

Bingo: Complete a Bingo card (available starting Friday

Networking Reception)
Due: Sat 4/9, 8pm. Prize: $25. Four winners.

Reflection: Submit a short reflection (100 words) about a
panel or workshop. Multiple submissions are accepted!
Due: Sat 4/9, 8pm. Prize: $25. Four winners.

Collaboration: Pitch a policy/ethics related project (300-

500 words) with 2-4 people from different institutions.
Due: Fri 4/15, 8pm. Prize: $50/partner. Two group winners.
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Sched
Link to log in: seps2022.sched.com/login
Sched is your one stop shop for all virtual access at SEPS 2022! Sign up
for workshops, read speaker bios, and access Zoom/Nooks links.

Networking Receptions
In-person: West Pauley Balcony
Virtual: Nooks (see Sched for link)
All SEPS 2022 attendees are encouraged to join our Friday & Saturday

Receptions, taking place both in-person and online through Nooks. Visit

our sponsor booths, meet our panelists and workshop leaders, and

discuss science policy & ethics topics with other attendees. Don't forget

to complete the SEPS Bingo Raffle for a chance to win prizes!
The Friday Virtual Reception includes a Poster Session for virtual poster

presenters on Nooks, and a chance to meet Exhibitors who have

sponsored SEPS 2022.
The Saturday Virtual Reception will also be open to participants of the

National Science Policy Network’s "Spirit Week." Come together one

final time to collaborate and unwind with SEPS attendees through

discussions, online games, and more.
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Connect with others
Break Room
In-person: Stephens Lounge
Virtual: Nooks (see Sched for link)
Come visit our SEPS 2022 Break Room (in-person or online) whenever
you are not attending a panel or workshop. This room features
collaborative discussion prompts, extra phone chargers, a Sci Pol book
library, and more. Use this space to meet other attendees, learn
something new, get your questions answered, or to just relax!
Refreshments
In-person: West Pauley Balcony
We have brought together some of our favorite local vendors for our
refreshments. Enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks during the symposium, but
please note that all food and drink must be consumed outdoors.

8:00 - 9:00 am PT Friday April 8

Breakfast & Registration (in-person only)
Kerr Lobby, West Pauley Balcony

Welcome Address
Speakers: Juliana Chase, PhD Candidate; Antara Rao, PhD Candidate


Designing Agriculture for an Equitable Future
East Pauley Ballroom
Moderator: Nicholas Karavolias, PhD Candidate
Panelists: Sarah Evanega, PhD; Keolu Fox, PhD; Matthew Schnurr, PhD
How can biotechnology be leveraged for a more equitable agricultural
future? This panel explores the impact of biotechnologies such as gene
editing and GMOs on a range of stakeholders, as well as the role of
emerging technologies in enhancing equity in agriculture.
Fireside Chat: Science for Policy - How Data Drives Criminal Legal
System Policies
Moderator: Aditi Joshi, MDes
Panelist: Alec Karakatsanis, JD
How do different definitions of “crime” disproportionately impact
marginalized communities? This conversation dives into how statistical
interpretations and narratives influence criminal legal system policies,
and how we can be better stewards of future data.
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10:50 am - 12:00 pm PT Friday April 8

Public Opinion of Scientists & Science: The Trust Conundrum
[Research!America]
Tilden Room (in-person), Zoom (virtual)
Speaker: Jennifer Luray, MPA
How does the public view science and why does it matter? What
responsibility do scientists have to understand the public context of
their work? What is the relationship between science communication
and trust? This session will combine presented materials and active
discussion focused on effective public engagement by scientists.
Putting Rationality Back into Mental Health Policy: A Primer for
the Scientific Community on the Need for Advocacy
82D (in-person), Zoom (virtual)
Speaker: John Chamberlain, MD
Explore the intersection between mental health and the legal system by
contrasting legal standards (e.g. competence to stand trial) with a
scientific understanding of neuroscience. This workshop will explain
how problematic mental health policies evolved, and provide you the
tools to advocate for more rational mental health policies.
82A (in-person), Zoom (virtual)
Speaker: Maria Jaochico, MEd (in-person); Juri Sanchez, MSW (virtual)
The UCSF Restorative Justice Practices program offers proactive
approaches to build community and strengthen relationships, and
responsive approaches to address harm, identify individual &
community needs, and restore the community. Learn how to apply a
restorative mindset when working with communities directly impacted
by technological advances.
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12:00 - 1:40 pm PT Friday April 8
Lunch (in-person only)
West Pauley Balcony
Poster Session (in-person only)


Public Opinion of Scientists & Science: The Trust Conundrum
[Research!America]
Speaker: Jennifer Luray, MPA
Workshop description on pg. 8.
Advocacy 101: Getting Involved in Behavioral Health Policy
Speaker: Elizabeth Oseguera
Recently, California has been exploring evidence-based practices with
the goal of ensuring that behavioral health services reach all
populations. How can you expand health care access in a system with
deep roots of inequity? This session will provide an overview of
California’s legislative and budget process to help you learn how to
advocate for change in your community while caring for yourself.
Speaker: Maria Jaochico, MEd (in-person); Juri Sanchez, MSW (virtual)
Workshop description on pg. 8.
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Distinguished Lecture: Ethical Issues and Reaching Our
Greenhouse Gas Reduction goals
East Pauley Ballroom (in-person)
Moderator: Anna Wright, MPA
Speaker: Bill Quirk, PhD, California Assemblymember
Joined by Guest Panelists: Dave Campbell; Connie Cho, JD; Chris Hannan
Native American DNA in the Age of Big Data
West Pauley Ballroom (in-person)
Moderator: Leandrew Dailey, PhD Candidate
Panelists: Katrina Claw, PhD; Joseph Yracheta, PhD Candidate
The use of ‘Native American DNA’ as a research object by geneticists,

anthropologists, and genealogists has a long history of research

misconduct. These ethical concerns have fostered mistrust between

scientific entities and Tribal groups. Learn how Native American &

Indigenous scientists are restructuring the field to include Native

Americans as research partners instead of just as subjects.
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Keynote: Science, Innovation, and the Challenge of Thinking about
Ethics Upstream
Moderator: Nicholas Karavolias, PhD Candidate
Speaker: Jodi Halpern, MD, PhD, co-founder and co-lead of the Berkeley
Group for the Ethics and Regulation of Innovative Technologies

West Pauley Balcony (in-person), Nooks (virtual)

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8:00 - 9:30 am PT Saturday April 9

Breakfast (in-person only)
West Pauley Balcony
9:30 - 10:40 am PT Saturday April 9

A Country in Crisis: Technology's Role in Overdose Prevention
Moderator: Jennifer Cummings, PhD Candidate
Panelists: Maurice Byrd, LMFT; Alejandra del Pinal; Laura Thomas
U.S. policies have largely leaned toward criminalizing drug use despite
growing evidence supporting the positive impacts of harm reduction
programs such as syringe services and supervised consumption
centers. Learn about the challenges facing harm reduction efforts and
potential routes forward in addressing the overdose crisis.
The Right to Privacy: Consumer Genetics, Data Brokers, Facial
Recognition Technology, Criminal Justice, and You
Moderator: Sean Clair, PhD Candidate
Panelists: Ulises Mejias, EdD; Xiao Hui Tai, PhD; Hayley Tsukayama
As governments, companies, and “bad actors” increasingly traffic in
data, the collection, use, and sale of personal information has become a
nearly unavoidable part of everyday life. Is this data collection truly
benign and necessary? Who stands to benefit, and who is harmed?
What possible solutions help protect individuals’ and communities’
ownership over their own data? An interdisciplinary panel of experts in
privacy rights and data collection discusses the thorniest questions in
today’s data economy.

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10:50 am - 12:00 pm PT Saturday April 9

Making a Compromise with your Inner Academic: Communicating
Scientific Content to Non-Technical Audiences [CCST]
East Pauley Ballroom (in-person), Zoom (virtual)
Speaker: Colin Murphy, PhD
Science can be an effective tool for creating change in the world, but
bringing knowledge from scientific communities to a non-scientist
audience can be challenging. In this workshop, identify the norms and
behaviors that can hinder meaningful scientific communication, and
learn how to engage with policy makers and the general public.
Science Engagement with Faith Communities [AAAS DoSER]
Speaker: Rob O'Malley, PhD
Faith can be a core element of personal and community identity, and
inform perspectives on science and technology. This interactive
workshop developed by the AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and
Religion (DoSER) program explores how culture, religion, and spirituality
are critical considerations for inclusive public engagement with science.
Speaker: Ramya Rajagopalan, PhD
Doing science is a non-linear endeavor, and uncertainty along the way is
not a bug but a feature. How can scientists effectively communicate
what they think they know without over-simplifying or omitting
information? Learn about different types and sources of uncertainty,
why ignoring uncertainty in science communication is self-defeating,
and practical strategies for fostering productive public dialogue around
the unknown.

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Communicating with Policy Makers: Writing Effective White Papers
Speaker: Katy Christiansen, PhD
The white paper is one of the best tools of the trade for science policy -
used to present new ideas, distill the essence of a conversation, and
promote collaboration. It’s a clear and concise document that can be
understood by specialists and non-experts alike, and builds consensus
on high impact topics. In this session, review a sample white paper and
practice writing a captivating opening paragraph.

12:00 - 1:00 pm PT Saturday April 9
Lunch
West Pauley Balcony (in-person)
Exhibitors, Flash Talks
Kerr Lobby, West Pauley Ballroom (in-person), Zoom (virtual)

Negotiation in Science Policy [CCST]
East Pauley Ballroom (in-person), Zoom (virtual)
Speaker: Grayson Doucette, PhD
Reaching agreement on contentious issues is a critical professional skill
in any science policy career. Learn about evaluating the landscape of a
policy issue, how to prepare for negotiations, techniques to use during
negotiation, as well as an opportunity to practice. Participants will also
speak with scientists currently working in policy to get advice on
negotiating, hear about real-world examples of negotiation, and
discover additional resources to continue developing negotiating skills.
Science Engagement with Faith Communities [AAAS DoSER]
Speaker: Rob O'Malley, PhD
Workshop description on pg. 12

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Speaker: Ramya Rajagopalan, PhD
Communicating with Policy Makers: Writing Effective White Papers
Speaker: Katy Christiansen, PhD

Biased Perspective, Unequal Effects: AI & Healthcare
Moderator: Helena Mezgova, PhD Candidate
Panelists: Kenneth Goodman, PhD; Jennifer James, PhD, MS, MSW;
Pratyusha Ria Kalluri, PhD Candidate
Healthcare innovation is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence and
machine learning models to diagnose and predict outcomes. This panel
considers ethical concerns of the autonomy, bias, & morality of AI, as
well as AI's impact on the ownership, privacy, & liability of human data.
Policy for Science: Engaging Communities in Research - Case
Studies from California's Climate Change Research Program
Moderator: Brie Lindsey, PhD
Panelists: Megan Jennings, PhD; Michael Mendez, PhD
How should we incorporate natural, medical, and social sciences to
build a more potent platform for improving lives? In this discussion,
community ambassadors for science share what they’ve learned while
designing research programs, communicating their findings, and
interacting with policy makers.

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The Possibilities & Pitfalls of CRISPR
Moderator: Antara Rao, PhD Candidate
Panelists: Françoise Baylis, PhD; Katie Hasson, PhD; Lea Witkowsky, PhD
CRISPR has fast become one of this century's greatest technological
discoveries. This panel explores how we can balance the incredible
therapeutic potential and unintended societal consequences of CRISPR,
as well as its future in healthcare and the consumer market.
Neuroethics & the Law: Privacy in the Age of Neuroscience
Moderator: Narayan Sankaran, PhD
Panelists: Winston Chiong, MD, PhD; Sara Goering, PhD;
Francis Shen, JD, PhD
As brain-computer interfaces increase in availability, so does the threat
that private opinions and emotions will become available for "read-out".
Experts in neuroscience, medical ethics, and law discuss the myriad
legal & ethical challenges accompanying emerging neurotechnology.

Keynote: Beyond Ethical Tech - Understanding the Sociocultural
History of our Technological Defaults
Moderator: Kie Shidara
Speaker: Wendy Chun, PhD, Professor at Simon Fraser University, Lead
at Digital Democracies Institute

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Panelists & Keynotes
Françoise Baylis, PhD
University Research
Professor, Dalhousie
University; Author of
Altered Inheritance
Maurice Byrd, LMFT
Director of Training and
Business Operations, Harm
Reduction Therapy Center
Winston Chiong, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of
Neurology, UCSF;
Interim Director,
UCSF Bioethics
Wendy Chun, PhD
Professor, Simon Fraser
University; Lead, Digital
Democracies Institute
Katrina Claw, PhD
Assistant Professor,
University of Colorado,
Anschutz
Sarah Evanega, PhD
Lead, Stakeholder
Communication, Pairwise
Keolu Fox, PhD
Anthropology,
UCSD
Sarah Goering, PhD
Professor, University of
Washington; Co-lead,
Neuroethics group, UW
Center for Neurotech.
Kenneth Goodman, PhD
Director, Institute for
Bioethics and Health Policy;
Director, University of
Miami Ethics Programs
Jodi Halpern, MD, PhD
Professor, UC Berkeley;
Co-lead, Berkeley Group for
the Ethics & Regulation of
Innovative Technologies
Katie Hasson, PhD
Associate Director, Center
for Genetics and Society
Jennifer James, PhD
Institute for Health and
Aging, UCSF
Megan Jennings, PhD
Co-Director, Institute for
Ecological Monitoring and
Management, San Diego
State University
Pratyusha Ria Kalluri,
PhDc
Stanford University
AI Lab

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Panelists & Keynotes
Alec Karakatsanis, JD
Founder and Executive
Director, Civil Rights Corps
Ulises Mejias, EdD
Professor, SUNY, College at
Oswego; Director, Institute
for Global Engagement
Michael Mendez, PhD
Assistant Professor of
Environmental Policy &
Urban Planning, UC Irvine
Alejandra del Pinal
Founder, West Oakland
Punks
Bill Quirk, PhD
CA Assemblymember;
Chair, Assembly Committee
on Environmental Safety
and Toxic Materials
Matthew Schnurr, PhD
Associate Professor,
Dalhousie University
Xiao Hui Tai, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar,
Global Policy Lab, UC
Berkeley
Laura Thomas
Director, HIV & Harm
Reduction Policy for the
San Francisco AIDS
Foundation
Haley Tsukayama, MA
Senior Legislative Activist,
Electronic Frontier
Foundation
Lea Witkowsky, PhD
Interim Executive Director,
Kavli Center, UC Berkeley;
Policy & Engagement Manager,
Innovative Genomics Institute
Joseph Yracheta, PhDc
Director, Native BioData
Consortium; PhDc, Johns
Hopkins Bloomberg School
of Public Health
Francis Shen, JD, PhD
Professor, University of
Minnesota; Faculty,
Harvard Medical School
Center for Bioethics

Dave Campbell
Secretary-Treasurer,
United Steelworkers
(USW) local 675
(Southern CA)
Connie Cho, JD
Associate Attorney,
Communities for a
Better Environment
Chris Hannan
Executive Secretary
Treasurer, Southern
California Building
Trades

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Workshop Speakers
Katy Christiansen, PhD
Interim Biosciences Area
Deputy for Science,
Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory
Grayson Doucette, PhD
Senior Legislative Aide,
Office of Assemblymember
Dr. Joaquin Arambula;
former CCST Science Fellow
Maria Jaochico, MEd
Director, Student Rights
and Responsibilities, UCSF;
Lead, Restorative Justice
Practices Program
Jennifer Luray, MPA
Vice President, Strategy &
Communications,
Research!America
Elizabeth Oseguera
Assistant Director of Policy,
California Primary Care
Association
Colin Murphy, PhD
Deputy Director, UC Davis
Policy Institute for Energy,
Environment, and the
Economy
Ramya Rajagopalan, PhD
Associate Director,
Center for Empathy and
Technology, UCSD
Juri Sanchez, MSW
Coordinator, Restorative
Justice Practices Program,
UCSF
Rob O'Malley, PhD
Director, Dialogue on
Science, Ethics, & Religion
(DoSER) program, AAAS
John Chamberlain, MD
Associate Director,
Program in Psychiatry
and the Law, UCSF

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Moderators
Jennifer Cummings,
PhD Candidate
UCSF/UC Berkeley
Joint Program in
Bioengineering
Leandrew Dailey,
PhD Candidate
UCSF Chemistry and
Chemical Biology Program
Aditi Joshi, MDes
Research Manager,
Health & Human Rights
Program's FAM Evaluation,
Human Rights Center
Nicholas Karavolias,
PhD Candidate
UC Berkeley Plant Biology
Program
Brie Lindsey, PhD
Director of Science
Services, California
Council on Science and
Technology (CCST)
Sean Clair,
PhD Candidate
UC Berkeley Chemistry
Program
Antara Rao,
PhD Candidate
UCSF Developmental &
Stem Cell Biology Program
Narayan Sankaran, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow,
Department of
Neurosurgery, UCSF
Kie Shidara
Graduate Student,
Institute for Global Health
Sciences, UCSF
Anna Wright, MPA
Masters Student,
Colorado State University
Ecology Program
Helena Mezgova,
PhD Candidate
Columbia Bioethics
Program; Institutional
Review Board Analyst, UCSF

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Poster presenters
Finn Black: Homelessness, Displacement, and Movement: A Critical Geography

of HIV in California
Jon Judd: BioJam: Growing Community Through Art, Culture, and Biomaking
Zoe Kanavas: Reduce, Reserve, Recharge: Establishing a Collaborative Doctrine in

the Ogallala Aquifer
Alyssa Mathiowetz: Controversies Surrounding Genetically Modified Food Aid
Martha Michel: Potential Disparities in Recording Health Care Data for Women
Dee Sandhu: Strategic Communications During a Health Crisis
Akshara Shankar: Introducing High School Students To Global Health,

Medicine, and Research Through Project Based Learning
Aiko Tompkins: Pilot Study by Alliance for Pharmacy Sustainability to Promote

and Implement Pharmacy Stock Bottle Recycling Programs in Community

Pharmacies within the Greater San Francisco Bay Area * (also virtual - see below)
Michelle Tong: Race in Clinical Diagnosis and Decision-Making in Health Care:

Overview and Implications
(V) Kristine Lin: Wildlife Crossings
(V) Marisa Ly, Kunal Madan, Alison Newens, Wendy Xia *
(V) Jeff Porten: Pugwash: Ethics in STEM on campus and beyond
(V) Alicia Roy: Ethics Integral in the Scientific Training at Gladstone Institutes
(V) Shanshan Song: 'Data Donation' or 'Data Sharing'? A Scoping Review

Characterizing Language Use in Health Research Involving Person-generated

Health Data
Flash Talks
Milo Buitrago-Casas: Science Clubs Colombia, Science Diaspora
Katerina Graf: Increasing Training and Decreasing Industrial Risk for Carbon
Capture to Mitigate Climate Change
(V) Gwendolyn Bogard: SciPol Starters: Expanding the Science Policy
Workforce Through Nontraditional Pathways
(V) Jeremy Pesner: A Framework for Determining the Contextual Economic Value
of a Dataset
(V) Valeria Ramírez Castañeda: A set of principles and practical suggestions
for equitable fieldwork in biology
(V) Erin Saybolt: Join the National Science Policy Network (NSPN)
(V) Alyssa Tang: Increasing Accessibility and Affordability of Gene Therapy
(V): virtual

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Core organizer
*Former volunteer
SEPS 2022 Volunteer Organizers
Juliana Chase
Sean Clair
Jennifer Cummings
Kaitlyn Duvall
Katerina Graf
Tsai-Ching (Jack) Hsi
Nicholas Karavolias
Lily Nguyen
Mark O'Dair*
Maria Paley
Vetri Velan

Special Thanks
Alex Epstein*
Chris Jackson*
Eric Lee*
Christine Liu*
Alyssa Mathiowetz*
Kathy Shield*
Chad Altobelli
Amy Becker
Leandrew Dailey
Giselle Galang
Zoe Grant
Dan Karmelic
Elina Kostanyovskaya
Helena Mezgova
Alexandra Monrroy
Antara Rao
Sneha Rao
Narayan Sankaran
Kie Shidara

Special Thanks
Cheng Chen
Clio Korn*
Lydia LePage*
Larissa Maier*
Thomas Pospiech*
Fatema Saifuddin*
Carlos Zuazo*
UC Berkeley UCSF
Leanna Kalinowski (U of Toronto)
Ashwini Pullur (USF)
Anna Wright (Colorado State)

Special Thanks
Calvin Chase (SOS Milan)*
Other
Dr. Keith Yamamoto, Dr. Ben Rubin, and Angela Gross
from the UCSF Office of Science Policy and Strategy

Janna Conway-Hamilton, Brandy Thomas, and Dr. Amy Herr
from UC Berkeley Bioengineering for chartstring and financial guidance

UC Berkeley Physics & Bioengineering
for easels and poster boards
Website design: Juliana Chase
Program design: Sneha Rao
Special Thanks
Many thanks to all of our hard-working day-of volunteers.

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SPG at UCSF has a history of organizing large-scale events focused on advocacy
and community education. In the past two years, we have hosted the last SF
District Attorney Debate and a CRISPR ethics documentary screening that each
garnered an audience of over 200 attendees. At the start of the COVID-19
pandemic, SPG at UCSF initiated a “Clean Hands” mutual aid project, where we
raised over $60,000 and personally manufactured and donated hand sanitizer
to COVID-19-vulnerable populations, including approximately half of
California’s incarcerated population, public housing communities, and the
Navajo Nation. From a “Hard Questions” series that discussed controversial
topics like artificial intelligence and defunding the police to a “Civic
Engagement” series that trained scientists to interact with lawmakers in
Sacramento, SPG at UCSF has regularly provided development opportunities
and tools for scientists to actively engage with science policy and advocacy.
About our Science Policy Groups
Science Policy Group at Berkeley
Science Policy Group at UCSF
SPG at Berkeley has a commitment to engage and educate early-career
scientists in policy and science communication. In 2019-2020 SPG at UCB
hosted a Science Meets Science series of public forums and policy roundtables
on pressing issues in science and technology, with over 150 unique attendees,
resulting in two published policy memos. The STEMvotes initiative mobilizes
STEM students to vote in elections and educates the UC Berkeley community
on local ballot measures through a biennial Voter Information Night. SPG at
UCB engages in local and federal policies routinely, supporting the UC Berkeley
Government & Community Relations office to crowdsource and amplify the
stories of UC Berkeley F-1 and M-1 visa holders when targeted by proposed ICE
policies in 2020, advocating against the proposed graduate student tax in 2017,
and traveling to Sacramento and Washington, D.C. Our members have
published extensively on policy issues including gene editing, electric vehicles,
K-12 education, STEM voting, plastic waste, and many of UCB SPG alumni now
work in science policy, from the US Foreign Service and the Bipartisan Policy
Center, to the National Academies, including five current/former AAAS Science
& Technology Policy fellows.
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UCSF Office of Career and Professional Development
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UCB Vice Chancellor of Research Office
California Council on Science and Technology
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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