EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

We are excited to invite you to a Research in Policy Panel that ICS will be hosting on Friday, March 7^th, during our usual colloquium time (12-1:30pm) in our usual colloquium spot (MUEN D430)! We will have 4 of our own exceptional researchers and teachers, spanning the breadth and depth of ICS research, who will speak to how our research and research experiences can inform and shape policy at the local, state, and federal levels (see our lineup below!). Please mark your calendars!

In addition, we will be moderating this panel, such that questions are welcome to be submitted through this link (anonymously or not; please submit by Friday, Feb. 28^th!), and questions will be welcome from the audience as well. Depending on the volume of questions received and to allow audience participation, we may or may not have time for ALL questions.

Marie Banich, Distinguished Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience, ICS: Prof. Banich is a member of the NSF Advisory Committee for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), which meets twice yearly to provide advice, recommendations and oversight to the directorate concerning support for research, education, and human resources.

Cinnamon Bidwell, Associate Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience, ICS: Prof. Bidwell is currently a member of the Colorado’s Institute of Cannabis Research Governing Board, appointed by Gov. Polis. She was the inaugural chair of this board from 2019 - 2023. She has also consulted on local and state bills.

Sidney D’Mello, Professor of Computer Science, ICS: Prof. D’Mello is a member of the NSF STEM Education Advisory Committee, which advises the NSF and the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) on issues concerning the agency's STEM education and human resource development programs. He has also travelled to the Hill to present AI institute research to congressional staff.

Bill Penuel, Distinguished Professor of Education, ICS: Prof. Penuel is a member of the National Academy of Education and was previously on the National Research Council’s Committee on a Framework for Assessment of Science Proficiency in K–12. He has contributed to consensus study reports, such as ‘Assessment and the Next Generation Science Standards’ and ‘Equity in K-12 STEM Education: Framing Decisions for the Future’.

We look forward to seeing you there!