Catalysts for Science Policy (CaSP) has three main goals:
EDUCATE
Educate graduate students and postdocs about science policy and emphasize the importance of increasing scientist participation in science policy issues, both local and national.
ENGAGE
Increase graduate student and postdoc awareness of various science policy careers and provide opportunities to help them become better candidates for these positions.
ADVOCATE
Communicate relevant science topics to government and funding agencies, and to the non-scientist community in Madison.
Upcoming Events
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Nov19
CV Workshop @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm WID 1145
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Dec01
CaSP General Body Meeting & Potluck @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Microbial Science Building Room 1205
Hearing For State Microbe Bill
A committee hearing for bill the Wisconsin State Microbe was recently bill occurred on 10/22/25. CaSP members and other supporters testified at the hearing. CaSP has continually advocated for the adoption of the State Microbe, check out this page for updates!
Summer WiSTA Memos For Common Council
This summer a group of CaSP members wrote briefs for Madison's common council. Find them here!
Call for "In a Perfect Policy" Guests
CaSP is looking for researchers who are interested in talking about how their work has been affected by federal funding changes. Stories would be shared on the Catalysts for Science Policy podcast, “In A Perfect Policy.” Interested researchers can reach out to hemme@wisc.edu to schedule a time.