Committees are formed around topics and functions relevant to the CapSciComm mission and vision. Philosophically, committees provide a vehicle for members to volunteer and contribute to the organization, and function as a leadership pipeline for the Executive Board. Activities include: taking the pulse of trends in their topic or function; creating, organizing, and implementing programming and events; reporting to the Executive Board on emerging needs from the membership and the community at large.
Each Committee must organize at least one (1) event or program per calendar year (either members-only or public). Committees may collaborate together on a single event or program.
- Any current Professional or Student Member can volunteer for a committee.
- Each committee shall comprise a minimum of three (3) members, and a maximum of six (6) members.
- Committee members must be current, due-paying Professional or Student Members.
- One (1) member on each committee shall serve as committee chair.
- Committees can be created or sunsetted by Executive Board vote.
Interested in serving on a CapSciComm Committee? Fill out our committee volunteer form here!
Communications Committee: Manages, develops, and creates content for all CapSciComm digital properties, including website, member newsletter, and Twitter, Facebook, and other accounts.
- Committee Chair: Unfilled
- Committee Members: Unfilled
Journalism Committee: Liaises with our local community of staff and freelance journalists and editors in print, radio, digital, TV, and other media.
- Committee Chair: Unfilled
- Committee Members: Unfilled
Mentorship Committee: Works with local students and early-career professionals to ensure access to career mentoring from others. Designs and implements Mentorship Program and other professional development opportunities. Responds to requests for participation in local career fairs.
- Committee Chair: Unfilled
- Committee Members: Unfilled
National Outreach Committee: Liaises with national organizations such as the Congress of Regional Science Writers Groups (SciWriCongress), NASW, SEJ, AHCJ, AAAS, etc. Attends conference calls and annual meetings. Communicates local issues with nationwide communities while bringing back learned resources to the Executive Board and Committees. Submit regional reports to ScienceWriters magazine.
- Committee Chair: Unfilled
- Committee Members: Unfilled
PIO Committee: Liaises with our local community of PIOs, public relations, marketing, and advertising specialists.
- Committee Chair: Unfilled
- Committee Members: Unfilled
Public Science Committee: Liaises with our local community of museum leaders, educators, and other public outreach specialists. Specifically tasked with ensuring the quality production of science cafés. Attends science cafés and convenes annual science café leaders retreat to facilitate the sharing of best practices and promote quality science café experiences in the region.
- Committee Chair: Unfilled
- Committee Members: Unfilled
Science Policy Committee: Liaises with our State Capitol community across Executive, Legislative, “Third House”, and other associations. As well as members of CCST, California Sea Grant, AAAS, and Capitol Fellows programs.
- Committee Chair: Unfilled
- Committee Members: Unfilled
Capital Science Communicators 