Science Leads to Solutions.
The value of science has never been greater than today. Science literacy not only deepens our understanding of the complex challenges we face nationally and globally—it promotes the skills we need to solve them.
Why Science is US?
Policy Under Pressure.
In an increasingly polarized United States, science and engineering is often entangled in partisan debates—with acceptance of scientific consensus determined by political affiliation.
Policy decisions that disregard science-based evidence create challenges to effective governance, economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and public health.
Centering With Science.
Science is US bridges the gap between decision makers and the STEMM community. We advocate for greater use of evidence in public policy, provide tools to evaluate information, and cut through the noise with science-based content on critical issues.
A Workforce for the Future.
We’re also changing the perception of STEMM professionals—and their impact on the U.S. economy—by conducting research that highlights the wide range of science-related jobs available across all educational backgrounds.
With these efforts, Science is US aims to create a broad base of support for science, ensuring our nation’s economic growth and technological advancement for years to come.
Vision
All policy makers, and state and local leaders, act as champions for science and engineering as paramount to the success of the country.
Goals:
- Promote science and evidence-based decision making in public policy.
- Build federal support for research.
- Renew America’s commitment to global STEMM leadership.
Principles
- We are champions for science.
- We respect all STEMM professionals.
- We believe that policy has a role to play in advancing science and technology.
- And we believe that science and engineering have a role to play in advancing policy.
Who We Are
Tatiana Nin
Interim Executive Director and Field Director
Tatiana Nin leads Science is US, spearheading strategic initiatives designed to integrate science and engineering into policy decision-making through energetic and coordinated field operations. Leveraging extensive experience managing impactful national-level nonprofit programs, Tatiana excels in partnership development, strategic planning, and operational execution. Her ability to effectively guide research-driven strategies and foster collaborations are essential to advancing our goals and maximizing social impact.
Wendy Li
Communications and Marketing Manager
Skilled in nonprofit communications, Wendy Li brings a special blend of knowledge, dedication, and wit to everything she does. She is passionate about elevating the role of science in policymaking and uses her public relations expertise to further the mission of Science is US.
Founding Steering Committee
Recognizing a need to bridge the gap between decision makers and the scientific community, a group of distinguished scientific organizations came together in 2018 to form Science is US.
Today, Science is US operates under AAAS, leveraging its network of scientists throughout the U.S. to strengthen support for STEMM.
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- American Chemical Society
- American Geophysical Union
- American Physical Society
- Consortium of Social Science Associations
- Council on Competitiveness
- Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-USA
Funding
Supporters of Science is US include these visionary organizations:
