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SUMMARY:Navigating Federal & State Engagement: A Practical Guide for the UC Berkeley Community
DESCRIPTION:Interested in sharing your research with policymakers\, serving as an expert witness\, or advocating for public-interest tech policy\, but unsure where the lines are drawn between legally restricted political activity and appropriate research engagement? \nJoin the CITRIS Tech Policy Initiative and the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) for an engaging\, interactive one-hour online workshop designed specifically for UC Berkeley faculty\, staff\, and students. \nFeaturing key representatives from the UC Berkeley Government Relations team\, this session demystifies how to effectively—and appropriately—engage with federal and state officials. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nRules of the Road: Understand the boundaries between official university representation\, expert academic commentary\, and personal advocacy. Understand campus reporting obligations for engagement with federal and state officials.\nEffective Outreach: Discover best practices for sharing insights\, research findings\, and policy memos with lawmakers and legislative staff.\nResources & Support: Learn how UC Berkeley’s Government Relations team can help amplify your work and guide your legislative engagements.\n\nWhether you are a researcher looking to inform technology regulation\, a staff member navigating public partnerships\, or a student eager to understand public-interest tech policy in action\, this workshop will give you the tools to engage decision-makers with confidence and clarity. \nEvent Details \n\nWhen: October 21\, 10am – 11am\nFormat: Online\nOpen To: UC Berkeley Faculty\, Staff\, Postdocs\, and Students\nRegister: Please complete this form\n\n 
URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/navigating-federal-state-engagement-a-practical-guide-for-the-uc-berkeley-community/
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