Workshop Program

PRIVATE participant workspace

Slides from this workshop are available for participants in the password-protected participant workspace.

Monday, July 19th 14:00 - 17:00 Eastern

14:00; Welcome and Introductions (15 mins) - Kira Homola

Our session conveners will introduce themselves and orient the attendees to the online tools and virtual expectations of this workshop.

14:15; Scientific Ocean Drilling Policy Implications (10 mins) - Dick Norris

Why are we interested in policy: where does our science fit in? Presented by one of our Scientific Ocean Drilling experts.

14:25; Panel Presentations and Q&A (60 mins) - Moderated by Suzanne OConnell

What are the best mechanisms to reach and interest policymakers in Scientific Ocean Drilling?

Kasey White is the Director for Geoscience Policy at the Geological Society of America.

Jeremy Marcus is the Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Appropriations Associate for Rep. Matt Cartwright (D, Pennsylvania).

15:25; Refreshing Break (15 mins)

15:40; Introduction to Jamboard (5 mins) - Kira Homola

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Visual summary of July 19 end of day discussion, IMPACT workshop on informing policymakers about scientific ocean drilling. Illustration by Alison Vellas of Ink Factory Studio: inkfactorystudio.com.

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15:45; Breakout Groups (45 mins)

How does Scientific Ocean Drilling currently convey information about Scientific Ocean Drilling topics to policymakers and into policy and how can those efforts be strengthened?

Group 1: Mitch Schulte (group reports moderator)

Group 2: Dick Norris

Group 3: Suzanne OConnell

Group 4: Kira Homola

Group 5: Carol Cotterill

16:25; Group Reports & Discussion (25 mins) - Moderated by Mitch Schulte

What did your group conclude? How can we consolidate these results?

Our live illustrator, Alison Vellas from Ink Factory, will capture and synthesize key points in real time.

16:55; Summary Day 1 (5 mins) - Kira Homola

Homework and details for Wednesday and a brief road check

Between sessions: Continued discussions via the discussion board in the private workspace for this workshop.

Wednesday, July 21st 14:00 - 17:00 Eastern

14:00; Introduction and Day 1 Results (20 mins) - Kira Homola

Our session conveners will re-introduce themselves and orient the attendees to the results of Monday's workshop.

14:20; Panel Presentations and Q&A (60 mins) - Moderated by Suzanne OConnell

How best can we open an information exchange with local policymakers about research that addresses local interests?

Dahlia Sokolov, Ph.D., is the Staff Director for the Research & Technology Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Allison Hays is the Senior Manager for Public Affairs at the Consortium for Ocean Leadership.

Michael Villafranca is the Senior Specialist for Science Policy and Government Relations at the American Geophysical Union.

15:20; Refreshing Break (10 mins)

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Visual summary of day 2 discussion at the July 2021 workshop on advancing scientific ocean drilling impact through policy. Illustration by Emma Wimberly, inkfactorystudio.com

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15:30; Breakout Groups (40 mins)

What are our key messages to policymakers and what supporting info do we provide with each?

How can scientists and policymakers work together to help lower some of the barriers to cross pollination across science agencies?

Group 1: Mitch Schulte (group reports moderator)

Group 2: Dick Norris

Group 3: Suzanne OConnell

Group 4: Kira Homola

16:10; Group Reports & Discussion (40 mins) - Moderated by Mitch Schulte

What did your group conclude? How can we consolidate these results?

Our live illustrator, Emma Wimberly from Ink Factory, will capture and synthesize key points in real time.

16:50; Next Steps (10 mins) - Dick Norris

Next steps, White Paper and continuing discussions, and a brief exit survey