title: From Pipettes to Science Policy.
abstract: Science policy provides PhD-trained scientists with unique and rewarding opportunities to support the research community. Careers in science policy require broad scientific knowledge coupled with keen problem-solving, data-analysis, and communication skills. This article describes strategies for scientists to engage in policy discussions, both extramural and full-time.
authors.affiliation: Office of Public Affairs, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA. Electronic address: yseger@faseb.org.
authors.forename: Yvette R
authors.initials: YR
authors.lastname: Seger
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D006801:Humans; D011640:Public Policy; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000193:education; D012586:Science; D000078329:Workforce