August 6, 2024 | Volume 43 Issue 16 NEW FROM COSSA Save the Date: Social Science Advocacy Day 2025

How did you learn about COSSA and the opportunity to serve as a policy intern for the summer? In December, I was looking for summer opportunities on Handshake, and I saw the COSSA policy intern position for the spring semester. [...] For the past two years at GW, I have worked to increase my knowledge of the intersection of psychology and political science, and I strongly believe that there is a necessity for the promotion of SBS in the federal government. [...] In the future, I intend to use the knowledge I have gained in the political and behavioral sciences to improve the lives of others by shaping policy in a way that will have a positive impact on them in the real world. [...] From hearing about the impact of social science research on fighting climate change to listening to professional opinions on the possible dangers or benefits of federal agency reforms, I have gained vast knowledge on policy making, advocacy, and the importance of social and behavioral science research in the federal government. [...] The SECURE Center will share information and reports on research security risks, provide training on research security to the science and engineering community and serve as a bridge between the research community and government funding agencies to strengthen cooperation on addressing security concerns.” The center was mandated in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.