National Symposium

May 3, 2025 • Seattle, Washington

Connect, learn, and get inspired at the annual NSPN symposium! Explore global challenges including climate change, public health, privacy, and more through the lens of varied industries.

Partnership Opportunities

We have numerous opportunities for sponsors to engage with students, connect over lunch, or get involved in specific sessions relevant to their particular area or interests. For more information about sponsorship and partner opportunities please reach out to info@scipolnetwork.org.

SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

Saturday, May 3, 2025
Rainier Club
Seattle, Washington

Please note: The schedule for the symposium has been updated. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we make these adjustments to ensure a smooth and engaging experience for all attendees.

9:00 am - 9:30 am Breakfast and Poster Presentations

9:30 am - 10:00 am Welcome by CEO Dr. Tepring Piquado, NSPN Board of Directors, & Leaders

10:00 am - 11:15 am Ted Talk style Oral Presentations

11:15 am - 12:00 pm Partner Perspectives: Insights from our Sponsors

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Networking Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Workshop: Evidence-Informed Approaches to Engaging with State Agencies

2:30 pm - 2:40 pm Break

2:40 pm - 3:45 pm Politics Aside: Policy Forward Debate

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Policy Discussion with distinguished guest:
Senator Matt Boehnke

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Reception

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner

  • Oral Presenters

    • Christine Seaman, UC Riverside
      Unsheltered Population Health in Riverside County Heat

    • David Ramotowski, University of Iowa
      Protecting Communities From Toxic PCBs Using Two Unlikely Heroes: Bacteria and Corn-Kernel Biochar

    • Gautham Sudhakar, Washington University in St. Louis
      Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Correctional Healthcare Staffing for the Next Generation

    • Kristin Weinstein, University of Washington
      Washington Initiative 2066: Weighing the Environmental and Economic Impacts of Natural Gas Regulation

    • Mariana Rocha, Emory University
      How Pregnancy Affects PTSD Symptoms: The Role of Sexual Trauma and Hormones

    • Paige Griffin, Illinois Wesleyan University
      The Erosion Crisis: Incentives for Sustainable Farming and Dust Storm Prevention

    Poster Presenters

    • Amina Quadri, University of Notre Dame
      Public Health and Climate Change Policy: A Path to Resilience

    • Habiba Hamitova, Illinois Wesleyan University
      Climate and Sustainability: Science Driven Approach to Decarbonization

    • Hannah Kinzer, Illinois Wesleyan University
      Atoms to Action: Building Graduate Science Policy Skills through Community Engagement

    • Kristina Tang
      Understanding Governance Characteristics of African States Which Have Implemented HPV National Vaccination

    • Ranjini Bhattacharya, Moffitt Cancer Center
      Quantitative Oncology for Improving Patient Care

    • Sumer Chaudhry, Wayne State University
      Maternal Health and Climate Change through the Lens of Infrastructural Violence