The American Psychological Association has signed on as an official partner of the upcoming March for Science, calling it a demonstration of the importance of science for improving people's lives and benefiting society. The march is slated to take place April 22, in Washington, D.C. Satellite marches are expected to occur in other cities.
In a prelude to the march, APA’s science government relations team will offer advocacy training on April 21, noon EDT, at APA's Washington, D.C., headquarters. The training session, 'Beyond the March: Advocating for Psychological Science,' will be livestreamed to enable psychologists and graduate students nationwide to participate.
The training will focus on how to communicate effectively with policymakers about the importance of psychological research and evidence-based policy. Topics to be covered include: crafting and delivering messages in support of science, hosting members of Congress and congressional staff at a psychology lab or university department, and scheduling visits with the Washington and local offices of members of Congress.
Details about the advocacy training and other activities being developed around the March for Science will be available on APA's website.
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