SPAN is coordinated through three distinct pillars.

Education & Outreach
Informing and motivating students and early-career researchers about the current state of science-policy efforts and career opportunities.

Action & Policy
Producing peer-reviewed policy briefs and recommendations that brings our member’s cutting edge research and expertise to pressing issues on regional levels.

Networking
Bridging early-career researchers and leaders in science policy and highlighting potential career paths at the science-policy interface and beyond.