The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) Center for Science and Democracy launched its Strengthening Science Advocacy Working Group in January 2020. This interdisciplinary working group of scholars aims to learn more about civic engagement, advocacy, and activism within the scientific community and develop insights that can inform organizing efforts. The group works with organizations within the scientific community to share findings from new and existing research.

The group is also engaged in ongoing research aimed at understanding how scientists can inform policy making and increase their policy influence. As part of this work, we surveyed UCS Science Network participants.