WSAS initiated

The Academy is collaborating with the William D. Ruckelshaus Center to support researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and others in addressing the impacts of Covid-19 on Washington’s children and applying lessons learned to future emergencies.

The Academy is convening a roundtable discussion with scientists from academia, industry and state agencies to explore the key scientific issues related to 6PPD-quinone, a chemical commonly used in motor vehicle tires to prevent them from quickly degrading.

The Academy received a grant from the National Conference of State Legislatures to support the planning of a science policy fellowship program in Washington State.

The Academy collaborated with the Mobility Innovation Center at the University of Washington to convene a roundtable discussion with researchers and public and private stakeholders committed to ensuring a resilient transportation system in Washington State.

The Academy convened a committee comprised of WSAS members to assist WSAS in identifying actions, both near-term and long-term, that would help the state address challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.