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From Academia to Action: How to Connect Policymakers with Academic Research to Inform Public Policy

This webinar shares strategies to reach policymakers

When you hear the words "academic research," what comes to mind? Likely not "short, digestible, and memorable," which is how policymakers often need information.


If you recognize the value of data-informed policy but are stumped by how to convey reliable, in-depth research to those with the power to implement it, you're not alone. Dr. MaryEllen McGuire and Dr. Laura Perna recently penned an article to address this conundrum.


Watch this webinar to learn the actionable insights outlined in “Connecting Policymakers with Academic Research to Inform Public Policy'' to ensure policymakers and their staff see -- and act on -- academic research.


You'll learn:

  • How academics can write with policymakers in mind and where to consider sharing their work;

  • How to build relationships with policymakers;

  • Ways to work with trusted intermediaries and journalists; and

  • How leaders of research institutions can encourage and assist their faculty and staff in reaching out to decision-makers in Washington, DC, and beyond.



Dr. McGuire also shares how her nonprofit, The Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI), encourages, engages, and educates both current and prospective policymakers who work on federal higher education policy issues.

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