Shaping New Mexico's Future Workforce: Evidence-Based Solutions to Build a Strong Pipeline

Program Description

Science is US and the New Mexico Society of Association Executives (NMSAE) have partnered to offer a one of kind learning opportunity for New Mexico’s legislators. This two-day event is designed to give legislators the tools and resources they need to harness science and evidence in their policy decisions.

The Smart Policy Academy will give New Mexican legislators an advantage—not only can evidence make better policy, more efficiently, academy attendees will also be connected to peers and colleagues interested in collaborating and doing the same, creating a cohort of legislators equipped and eager to use evidence in policymaking.

Open to current and incoming members of the New Mexico Legislature, the Smart Policy Academy is a two-day workshop designed to give policymakers the tools and resources they need to harness science and evidence in policy decisions. 

State officials will convene on Monday, January 6 at 11:00 am and adjourn after lunch (2:00 pm) on Tuesday, January 7. A draft agenda will be provided to all participants.   

Through active participation, Smart Policy Academy scholars will focus on tools and strategies to develop innovative and evidence-based approaches and solutions to policymaking, concentrating on education, employer mobilization and infrastructure to address workforce development issues and build a strong pipeline in New Mexico. 

Full scholarships covering registration, lodging and meals are provided.

To maximize discussion and learning opportunities, the program is capped at 20 participants.

Acknowledgement

By registering for and participating in this event, I acknowledge and understand the following: 

1. Participation in the event includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist and may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of Science is US New Mexico employees, event participants, vendors, and those coming into contact with those individuals;
2. I agree to comply with all infectious disease protocols, including any COVID-19 protocols, established by Science is US New Mexico in connection with the event, including any distancing or mask requirements as and if applicable;
3. I understand that, although Science is US New Mexico can put mechanisms in place to minimize the risk of infectious diseases, Science is US New Mexico cannot eliminate the risks associated with its events. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19;
4. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm, and loss associated with the event, including any injury, harm, and loss caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of Science is US New Mexico.

Code of Conduct 

Science is US New Mexico is committed to providing a safe and productive environment that fosters open dialogue and the exchange of scientific ideas, promotes equal opportunities and treatment for all participants, and is free of harassment and discrimination. All participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration and alert staff of any dangerous situations or anyone in distress.