Politics Aside : Policy Forward
Regional in-person meetings
Politics Aside is a nonpartisan initiative designed to foster meaningful dialogue between scientists, policymakers, and the public on critical science and technology issues.
Through discussions, workshops, and networking events, Politics Aside creates a space where science and policy intersect - free from political partisanship - to advance science-informed policymaking.
May 16, 2025 • 5 pm - 8:30pm • Rosenthal Pavilion at NYU
From Underground to Mainstream:
The Changing Landscape of Psychedelic Policy
This Politics Aside event will discuss, from a nonpartisan perspective, the changing landscape of psychedelic drugs in recent years, including its use in medicinal and mental health therapies, legal & policy perspectives, and ethical considerations. This is your chance to tell elected officials how you really feel. This rare nonpartisan event at NYU brings together researchers, policymakers, and students to discuss psychedelics’ journey from counterculture to clinic. Don't miss this chance to engage in a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of science, policy, and public opinion!
TBD September 2025 • Washington, DC
TBD Sept. 16, 17, 18
This Politics Aside event will discuss, from a nonpartisan perspective, areas with needs for efficiency and advancement.
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Past Events
May 3, 2025 • Rainier Club in Seattle, WA
Politics Aside: Policy Forward at the 2025 NSPN Symposium
We're excited to integrate Politics Aside into the 2025 NSPN Symposium. This Politics Aside event took a nonpartisan look at the evolving landscape of AI policy in recent years. The Symposium also showcased poster and oral presentations, hands-on skill-building activities, and engaging policy discussions with our distinguished guest, Washington State Senator Vandana Slatter and Representative Debra Lekanoff.