From Science to Action
ENG-808 / 2 credits
Teacher: Salathé Marcel
Language: English
Remark: August 18-22, 2025. Registration via https://science2action25.epfl.ch/
Frequency
Only this year
Summary
The school encourages early-career scientists to take action towards sustainable policy. The goal is to dive into sustainability science systematically (including reflecting on the roles of scientist) and develop actionable skills through workshops (policy briefs, science communication, negotiation)
Content
Note
Organizing committee (EPFL and ETH Zurich doctoral candidates):
Rohan Singh (rohan.singh@epfl.ch)
Ravinitesh Annapureddy (ravinithesh.annapureddy@epfl.ch)
Noémie Jeannin (noemie.jeannin@epfl.ch)
Kristina Bright (kristina.bright@epfl.ch)
Nikita Norkin (nikita.norkin@epfl.ch)
Kai Sandbrink (kai.sandbrink@epfl.ch)
Alina Widmer (alina.widmer@agroscope.admin.ch)
Noémie Hu (noemhu@ethz.ch)
Keywords
science policy interface, policymaking, sustainability science, global challenges, stakeholder engagement, science communication, negotiation, sustainable development, system thinking
In the programs
- Number of places: 30
- Exam form: Project report (session free)
- Subject examined: From Science to Action
- Courses: 13 Hour(s)
- TP: 12 Hour(s)
- Type: optional