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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Feb02
General Body Meeting @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm WID 1145
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Mar02
General Body Meeting @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm WID 1145
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Apr06
General Body Meeting @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm WID 1145
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May04
General Body Meeting @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm WID 1145
New Episode of "In a Perfect Policy"
Check out this new episode of our podcast talking about federal funding cuts and the impact on scientists at UW-Madison.
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!