Welcome

We are a group of graduate students and postdocs at Yale University dedicated to the mission of fostering a scientifically informed electorate, which we pursue through science communication, advocacy, and policy initiatives. In the service of this mission, we pursue several specific initiatives each year with the aim of engaging the public and policymakers in scientific discourse. For more information on our initiatives and activities, check out the What We Do section!

News

April 2, 2023
YSSD will host a science policy week, featuring an overview of science policy, three career Q&A panels, and one networking session with CT-based individuals working in...
March 10, 2023
Many of our members are graduate students recruited through the BBS Track; our president and vice president have been advertising to incoming students with a poster...
March 7, 2023
Yale Student Science Diplomats partnered with the Office of Career Strategy to host Dr. Shanta Whitaker (PhD ‘08, Microbiology), current vice president at the health policy...