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Pitt Science Policy Group: Day One Project: State of Innovation and Policy Watch Party
Pitt Science Policy Group: Day One Project: State of Innovation and Policy Watch Party January 23, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Scaife Hall 522, 3550 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

Join Pitt Science Policy Group on Thursday, January 23rd from 10am-12pm, for a watch party of the Day One Project Launch Event: State of Innovation 2020.

The event will headline former Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Under the Obama Administration Dr. John Holdren (https://www.belfercenter.org/person/john-p-holdren) and overall will focus on:
1. Showcasing a set of 15-20 bold new Science and Technology policy proposals ready for action on Day One of the next presidential term (regardless of the election outcomes);
2. Featuring inspiring policy pitches from a diverse set of Science and Technology policy experts;
3. Announcing a call for fresh ideas from new perspectives – and invite attendees to begin workshopping their ideas through a policy design session.

With Dr. Holdrens talk centering around:
-The establishment of an advanced manufacturing foundation
-A national initiative on energy storage
-Overcoming coordinated disinformation operations through federal policy
-Smart city technologies
-Creating the health advanced research projects agency
-Maximizing the productive use of radio spectrum
-A blueprint for reclaiming American research leadership
-An ambitious agenda to expand computer science for all

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-one-project-state-of-innov…
to ensure enough food!

Questions? Email: pittsciencepolicy@gmail.com

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Information Session on Maintaining Your Visa Status as a STEM Major
Information Session on Maintaining Your Visa Status as a STEM Major January 28, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm University of Pittsburgh Benedum Hall Room 1145

EGSO in association with Office of International Services (OIS) will present one - hour information sessions for international students who are earning degrees in STEM fields. Learn about useful tips on CPT, OPT, STEM extension, transitioning from student status (F1) to work status (H1B) etc and become aware of the resources available to you.

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Information Session on Maintaining Your Visa Status as a STEM Major
Information Session on Maintaining Your Visa Status as a STEM Major January 31, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm University of Pittsburgh Benedum Hall 102

EGSO in association with Office of International Services (OIS) will present one - hour information sessions for international students who are earning degrees in STEM fields. Learn about useful tips on CPT, OPT, STEM extension, transitioning from student status (F1) to work status (H1B) etc and become aware of the resources available to you.

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19	20	21	22	23 Pitt Science Policy Group: Day One Project: State of Innovation and Policy Watch Party Pitt Science Policy Group: Day One Project: State of Innovation and Policy Watch Party January 23, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Scaife Hall 522, 3550 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA Join Pitt Science Policy Group on Thursday, January 23rd from 10am-12pm, for a watch party of the Day One Project Launch Event: State of Innovation 2020. The event will headline former Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Under the Obama Administration Dr. John Holdren (https://www.belfercenter.org/person/john-p-holdren) and overall will focus on: 1. Showcasing a set of 15-20 bold new Science and Technology policy proposals ready for action on Day One of the next presidential term (regardless of the election outcomes); 2. Featuring inspiring policy pitches from a diverse set of Science and Technology policy experts; 3. Announcing a call for fresh ideas from new perspectives – and invite attendees to begin workshopping their ideas through a policy design session. With Dr. Holdrens talk centering around: -The establishment of an advanced manufacturing foundation -A national initiative on energy storage -Overcoming coordinated disinformation operations through federal policy -Smart city technologies -Creating the health advanced research projects agency -Maximizing the productive use of radio spectrum -A blueprint for reclaiming American research leadership -An ambitious agenda to expand computer science for all Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-one-project-state-of-innov… to ensure enough food! Questions? Email: pittsciencepolicy@gmail.com See more details •	24	25
26	27	28 Information Session on Maintaining Your Visa Status as a STEM Major Information Session on Maintaining Your Visa Status as a STEM Major January 28, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm University of Pittsburgh Benedum Hall Room 1145 EGSO in association with Office of International Services (OIS) will present one - hour information sessions for international students who are earning degrees in STEM fields. Learn about useful tips on CPT, OPT, STEM extension, transitioning from student status (F1) to work status (H1B) etc and become aware of the resources available to you. See more details •	29	30	31 Information Session on Maintaining Your Visa Status as a STEM Major Information Session on Maintaining Your Visa Status as a STEM Major January 31, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm University of Pittsburgh Benedum Hall 102 EGSO in association with Office of International Services (OIS) will present one - hour information sessions for international students who are earning degrees in STEM fields. Learn about useful tips on CPT, OPT, STEM extension, transitioning from student status (F1) to work status (H1B) etc and become aware of the resources available to you. See more details •

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