Basic Organization Information
STUDENT PUGWASH USA
- Also Known As:
-
SPUSA
- Physical Address:
-
Tempe, AZ
85281 2400
- EIN:
-
52-1266737
- Web URL:
-
www.spusa.org
- Blog URL:
-
spusa.org/mindfull/
- NTEE Category:
-
V Social Science Research Institutes
-
V20 Social Science Research Institutes, Services
-
O Youth Development
-
O99 Other Youth Development N.E.C.
-
B Educational Institutions
-
B42 Undergraduate College (4-year)
- Year Founded:
-
1979
- Ruling Year:
-
1982
- How This Organization Is Funded:
-
Cyrus Eaton Foundation - $2,000
-
Individual Donors
Login or register to see this organization's full address, contact information, and more!
Mission Statement
The mission of Student Pugwash USA is to promote
social responsibility in science and technology. We strive to convene the next generation of leaders on pressing science, technology, and society issues.
We prepare science, technology and policy students to make social
responsibility a guiding focus of their academic and professional
endeavors by:
- Examining the societal impacts of science and technology;
- Creating open and objective forums for debate;
- Fostering the exchange of ideas among diverse communities;
- Exploring solutions to current dilemmas in science and technology;
and
- Cultivating the analytical skills needed to address future challenges.
SPUSA is guided by a respect for diverse perspectives and, as such,
does not adopt advocacy positions on substantive issues. In order
to create effective change, students first must understand the issues
at stake, become trained in social activism, and contemplate their
ethical and moral responsibility to themselves, and to society as
a whole.
Expert Reviews
There are no Expert Reviews for this organization. Learn more about
TakeAction@GuideStar.
Impact Statement
2011 Accomplishments:
Panel sponsor at the SEI Congress at Arizona State University
Improved social media communication and spusa.org website
Transition to student leadership
Formed closer partnerships with related organizations to begin organizing a coalition of science and society nonprofits
Began development of science and society training program
Revenue and Expenses
Login or register to view this information.
Financial Statements
Subscribe to GuideStar
Premium to view this information, if available.
Chief Executive
Ms. Sharlissa Moore
Term:
Since
Sept
2010
Chief Executive Profile:
Sharlissa is a
student in the Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology
Ph.D. program and a Research Associate at ASU's Consortium for
Science, Policy and Outcomes. Her research explores the human and
social aspects of energy innovation and renewable energy
development. Previously, she worked for ASU’s Senior Vice
President for Knowledge Enterprise Development, where she
studied energy policy and management of large-scale research projects.
Sharlissa links
research to application through her engagement in the professional
science and technology policy domain, including work for the White
House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Science and
Technology Policy Institute. She is also the President of
Student Pugwash USA, a nonprofit organization that engages
students and young professionals in exploring the social and
policy aspects of science and technology.
Sharlissa works to
develop the community of young S&T policy scholars by helping
organize the STGlobal graduate student conference and by
volunteering as an editor for the student Journal of Science
Policy and Governance. She demonstrated her commitment to
public service as a 2010-2011 ASU Spirit of Service Scholar.
Sharlissa earned
her B.A. in astronomy with a minor in physics from Smith College.
CEO/Executive Director Statement:
Student Pugwash USA plays a critical role in engaging students and young people in understanding the roles of science and technology in addressing the world's most significant challenges, including disease, poverty, energy, and security. Over thirty years after it was founded, SPUSA's mission is even more relevant today. As SPUSA's first student director, I am excited to work with talented young leaders across the country and world to fulfill our mission to promote social responsibility in science and technology. In addition to our current programs, we are crafting a strategic vision that will take SPUSA to new heights through new and innovation programming, partnerships, and expanded access to these programs. Please do not hesitate to contact me with comments or ideas on our organization.
Officers for Fiscal Year
Subscribe to GuideStar
Premium to view this information, if available.
Highest Paid Employees & Their Compensation
Subscribe to GuideStar
Premium to view this information, if available.
Program:
Science and Technology Policy Programs
- Budget:
-
$5,000
- Category:
-
Education
- Population Served:
-
Young Adults (20-25 years) -- currently not in use
Program Description:
Student Pugwash USA offers education for undergraduate and graduate students on science and technology policy issues. As part of this program we will launch a 2012 multimedia contest on science and technology policy in the presidential elections, following our very successful 2008 election contest. We also disseminate S&T policy information through social media outlets and our email listserv. Past science and technology policy programs have included our popular lunch speaker series in Washington DC for interns and our blog, MindFull, which featured current events in science and technology policy.
Program Long-Term Success:
Launched From Electrons to Elections: The 2008 Science and Technology Policy Guide in early 2008 to enable young people to make informed choices and express their views on critical science policy issues. The Guide received over 40,000 unique visitors. Alongside the guide, Student Pugwash launched the 'From Electrons to Elections' Multimedia Contest, which garnered over 1,200 entries. We are pleased to continue this program in 2012.
Program Short-Term Success:
Program Success Monitored by:
Program Success Examples:
Program:
National chapters and events on Science, Technology, and Society
- Budget:
-
$10,000
- Category:
-
Education
- Population Served:
-
Young Adults (20-25 years) -- currently not in use
Program Description:
For 30 years, Student Pugwash has organized a national chapter network on science, technology, and society. Students from across the country, including Purdue University, MIT, and Tufts, participate in student-run events and hands-on activities that engage young people in the social and ethical dimensions of science and technology. Student Pugwash USA hosts conferences on various science, technology, and society-related issues including integrity of science, climate change and nuclear power, biosecurity, and access to technology in international development.
Program Long-Term Success:
Program Short-Term Success:
Program Success Monitored by:
Program Success Examples:
Funding Needs
We are in need of funding to support:
- a fellowship program to support emerging leaders in science, technology, and society
- our 2012 science and technology policy elections contest
- regional conferences on science, technology, and society
- operations and overhead
Volunteer Needs
We are recruiting volunteers for:
-- student board members and board members
-- social media and communications
-- outreach
-- coordinating alumni activities
-- fundraising
-- accounting and management
We also offer satellite internships for college and graduate students interested in devoting more than five hours per week to Student Pugwash's programs.
Request for In-Kind Contributions