Projects

Science Policy Group, UIUC

The highest impact route to responsibly use technology to improve the lives of millions, is through policy.

It is crucial that scientists and engineers be involved with policy - to better inform lawmakers and the public.

Campus student organization that believes in the power of STEM to bring about real-world change to communities, the environment, and humanity.
Non-partisan - we seek to inform, not advocate - on behalf of science.

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Current Projects

Illinois Science Policy Consortium

Founded to leverage the research expertise of Illinois universities - UIUC, Northwestern, UChicago and pool resources - an impact multiplier.

One-pager initiative:

Write one-page policy briefs - background scientific information for legislators on relevant issues being debated in the house. Handle requests from state lawmakers, agencies.

Grow Science communication

Enable students to better communicate and explain their research - workshops, writing challenges, one-pager requests.

Engage local legislators - understand their needs and equip them with the information and resources to implement effective policy.

IIT Technology Ambit

The mission

To catalyze discourse and awareness on science and technology in India - the techniques of research, core ideas behind engineering applications, the sparks of entrepreneurial innovation.

Monthly issues and weekly newsletters covering the best and brightest in the Indian STEM ecosystem.

The work

Co-founded the official pan-IIT magazine, funded by SRIC, IIT KGP, writing on science research, technology, and entrepreneurship to foster better conversation and awareness.

Led expansion to 10 IIT campuses; Managed editorial, growth, and design teams of 60 undergraduates on a daily basis.

Fulfilling journey of 3 years - from founding team writer, to chief editor, to president.