Mission & Vision

S&T Impact supports emerging and established science and technology advising programs across the U.S. to increase scientists and technologists' involvement in government and policymaking.

We envision a civic landscape which welcomes scientists and technologists and values their expertise.

Meet our team

Hallie Thompson

Co-founder, CEO

Rachel K. Owen

Co-founder, COO/CFO

Our Approach

Strengthening the science advising ecosystem through strategic advising, flexible support, and innovative partnerships. Our services are responsive to needs of state-level fellowship programs.

Ecosystem Development:  Expanding the Map

We are dedicated to systematizing local democracy by identifying and filling the gaps in state-level scientific capacity. Our recruitment efforts focus on states that lack existing advisory frameworks.

We cultivate connections in states where there is interest in scientific advising for state government. When developing new fellowship programs our focus is where barriers have historically limited the flow of scientific knowledge.

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