
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 3, 2025 • 9 am-7:30 pm • Seattle, WA
Politics Aside: Policy Forward at the 2025 NSPN Symposium
We're excited to integrate Politics Aside into this year's NSPN Symposium. This Politics Aside event will take a nonpartisan look at the evolving landscape of genetic therapies in recent years. The Symposium will also showcase poster and oral presentations, hands-on skill-building activities, and engaging policy discussions with our distinguished guest, Senator Matt Boehnke.
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May 16, 2025 • 5-8:30pm • New York City, NY
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.
TBD September 2025 • Washington, DC
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This Politics Aside event will discuss, from a nonpartisan perspective, areas with needs for efficiency and advancement.