Andew Williamson will speak about the recent “Science in Parliament Conference” at the IOP.
There were two speakers, both with STEM PhDs, who work in different roles that allow them to apply their analytical expertise and scientific training to promote informed policy/decision making within Parliament. Both of them emphasised how much they enjoyed the wide variety and challenging nature of the work they do.
Natalie Hogg will talk about the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) fellowship scheme which providing opportunities for academics and students to spend time working in POST to produce clear summaries of important issues in order to inform parliamentarians.