Welcome to
Virginia Scientist — Community Interface
Community-driven advocacy and activism can often be backed up by science, but that scientific expertise is not always available for local issues.
Our mission is to provide scientific expertise for community-driven activism and advocacy in Virginia and the region. We are volunteer-led and independent.
Who We Are
V-SCI is a coalition of scientists and engineers who are dedicated to getting science into the hands of community members. We work at the interface between scientists and nonprofit, grassroots, and community leaders to provide expertise for local and regional advocacy issues.
Membership
V-SCI members gain hands-on science policy experience and connect with a growing community of impact-oriented scientists. V-SCI provides extensive training opportunities, mentorship with nonprofit partners, and an opportunity to make a measurable impact in our region using science and engineering knowledge.
Our Work
We work with non-partisan advocacy groups that represent local and regional community members to provide scientific background information. This often involves cross-checking industry and government documents with scientific literature. We work across disciplines.