WCC Advancing Science Policy Symposium, August 20

2025 WCC SYMPOSIUM 

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 

8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. EDT 

Marriott Marquis, University of DC 

Advancing Science Policy: Supporting and Growing Science Advocacy for Women Symposium 

Organizers: Emma Kelley and Linda Shimizu Presider: Emma Kelley 

8:00 – 8:05 Opening Remarks 

8:05 – 8:30 Diving into policy through a legislative fellowship Annabelle Lolinco 

8:30 – 8:55 At the intersection of human health and science policy: Shaping inclusivity through data-driven solutions Alyssa Adock 

8:55 – 9:20 Special Remarks 

9:20 – 9:50 Panel Discussion 

9:50 – 10:00 Intermission 

10:00 – 10:25 Careers in science policy Sarah Ackenhusen 

10:25 – 10:50 Leaders in STEM: The next generation of innovators Anne K. Ward 

10:50 – 11:15 Qualitative and quantitative analysis of invisisible work in chemistry academia Safia Jilani 

11:15 – 11:25 Intermission 

11:25 – 11:55 Panel Discussion 

11:55 – 12:00 Closing Remarks 

Co-sponsored by the ACS Committee on Ethics and the ACS Spark Grant Program 

WCC Chair: Lorena Tribe 

Program Chair: Danniebelle Haase 

For more information on WCC events, email WCC@acs.org.