May 11, 2018 – Science Policy Careers Panel
In partnership with the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, CaSP will be hosting a Science Policy Careers Panel on Friday, May 11 from 2:30 PM to …
Journal Club Review – What happened to the “Science” of Forensics?
April’s journal club was lead by Jenny Bratburd. Journal club review was written by Amanda Hurley (Postdoc in Jo Hanelsman’s lab). “There was no error …
April Theme: Forensic Science II
The month of April marks one year since the dissolution of the National Commission on Forensic Science. As part of CaSP’s continuing focus on forensic …
Journal Club Review – Carbon Capture and Storage
March’s journal club was lead by Chelsea Crooks. Journal club review was written by Amanda Hurley (Postdoc in Jo Hanelsman’s lab). “What if climate change …
Making a Murderer Screening
In late 2015 Netflix premiered the documentary series Making a Murderer, bringing awareness to the issues of forensic science to mainstream pop culture. The series …
The Science Behind Making a Murderer
Catalysts for Science Policy is continuing its efforts to raise awareness about forensic science issues in the criminal justice system. To demonstrate some of these …
March Theme: Forensic Science
In April 2017, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the ending the of the National Commission on Forensic Science (NCFS). The commission, originally started …
AAAS Recap Event this Week
CaSP’s first major event of 2018, entitled “Activism and Beyond, Science Policy in Government, Business, and the Lab,” will be held on Wednesday (02/28/2018) at …
Journal Club Review – Ban the Block?
February’s journal club was lead by Grant Hisao (Postdoc in Biochemistry, Henzler-Wildman lab). Journal club review was written by Amanda Hurley (Postdoc in Jo Hanelsman’s …
February: Energy Exploration Part III
The first month of 2018 passed by quickly and the CaSP leadership team is working hard on planning great events for the spring and summer. …