Keith will present a program from the American Astronomical Society that informs us how to advocate for support and funding for the sciences in these times of government budget reductions.

If you're reading this, you probably value and appreciate science. Yet, in many ways, science is being deemphasized and attacked. What can we do to counter this? In the words of the AAS,

"Public policy is a catchall phrase that includes actions of and interactions with both Congress and the Executive branch. Public policy can involve law-making, setting and funding government spending priorities, regulatory issues, strategy making, and more. It is the means by which democratic societies solve problems and plan for the future."

Learn what you can do to make your feelings known and keep science vital and strong in the United States.