Science Policy Journal Club
Journal clubs are informal discussions on a specific science policy topic lead by different CaSP members. It does not necessarily have to be an academic publication, it could be a new law, public policy, or other media that relates to science policy. If you are interested in attending or leading your own journal club (you pick the topic!), please sign up for our Newsletter or check our Events page to know when and where the next journal club will be held.
Science of Brain Rot Journal Club March 9th 2026
March’s journal club will be presented by Bryce where he will be going over the science of brain rot and a lack of attention spans in the information era. To prepare for a good discussion Bryce has provided a video to go over the topic. Watch the video here!
Parkland: Lessons in Activism
By Chris Unterberger The tragedy that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Valentine’s Day 2018, was horrific, dark, and seemingly meaningless. The 17 young lives lost that day (and the many others that were forever tainted) served as the backbone of the New York Times Bestseller “Parkland: Birth of a…
July Journal Club Review: How Students Cope with Racism in Academia
July’s journal club was led by Sam Anderson. Amanda Hurley wrote the journal club review. In the wake of recent events, including the high profile murders of several Black people and the shooting of Jacob Blake here in Wisconsin, CaSP has recently, and belatedly, committed to being an anti-racist organization. Our efforts include internal training…
Open science through the lens of COVID-19
April journal club was led by Laura Borth. Journal Club review was written by Aaron Lowenstein. The scientific community is driven by scientific societies, whose journals and conferences serve as the best channels for the dissemination of research. Journals typically require an extensive peer-review process before the publication of an article, making research accessible to…
Pain Management: Issues, Ironies, and Possible Solutions to the Opioid Epidemic
February journal club was led by Shannon Walsh. Journal club review was written by Chris Unterberger and April MacIntyre. Necedah (nehSEEduh; /nəˈsiːdə/), a small town in central Wisconsin not far from nor unlike my hometown, suffers from a small economy. This leads to problems like a lack of resources and difficulty retaining professionals. However, in…
Catalysts for Science Policy 