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The ASBMB ATP is a six-month externship that provides hands-on science policy and advocacy training and experience. ATP delegates first complete a digital advocacy training course to introduce them to science policy and advocacy, learning about how federal laws and budgets are passed. With support from ASBMB public affairs staff, delegates develop activities focused on policies facing their regions. The ATP provides the support and tools to understand and effect policy change and presents multiple opportunities for delegates to put their training into use. ATP alumni will support future cohorts. Delegates are the tip of the spear of our grassroots advocacy efforts, leading and mobilizing others around science policy issues affecting the research community.  

The ASBMB aims to develop and support sustainable hubs of regional science advocates throughout the U.S. Delegates become the regional link to ASBMB, building networks and mobilizing local grassroots efforts for national ASBMB advocacy campaigns. Delegates also provide state-level intel about policies relevant to our members. Scientists train advocate for life-science research learn about and advocate for local and regional science policy issues affecting their communities, and build lasting and substantive relationships with their representatives. Alumni remain active participants, guiding the new class of delegates, participating in teleconferences, and helping organize local events.

You are expected to devote about eight hours a month to the ATP. The program will be successful only if you are engaged in the coursework, the discussions, and the activities. Beginning with an informal training phase, you will attend five different one-hour conference calls to learn about science policy. Before each call, you will be given several readings and videos about relevant policy and advocacy topics. A facilitator will spend the first 10 minutes to underscore specific points, and the remaining time will allow the cohort to discuss these topics, 
    
During June and July, you will develop a months-long advocacy plan, practice your elevator pitch, and arrange meeting times with your representative’s regional staff during August recess. After these August recess meetings, you will write about your experience. You will then finalize your advocacy plan, identify allies to build your regional network, and carry out local events. The teleconferences in these months will help delegates craft your message and execute your plans.
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