Pathways to Public Policy Careers for those interested and looking for global opportunities
Public policy is made when a governing body attempts to address an issue of widespread public concern, such as health care. The process often runs in cycles and can take years.
What is the best advice for someone pursuing a career in public policy?
People often find their way to public policy careers because of an
Your ears should perk up when you hear the words “Center for,” “Institute,” “Association,” and “Foundation” because they represent potential employers.
Continuing education, such as a certification or fellowship, can also advance your career as someone interested in public policy and politics.
Many schools offer specialized programs in public policy that blend political science, sociology, and data analytics.
You can also publish articles.
You can work in the capacity of a:
Campaign Manager
Communications Coordinator
Policy research assistant/associate/fellow
Program manager
Government relations advocate
Community outreach manager
Assistant professor/lecturer
Community relations manager
Government relations manager
Program analyst
Program manager
Pollster
Political Consultant
Media Strategist
Policy Analyst
Legislative Aide
Chief of Staff
Intern/Volunteer
Public Policy Director
Market Research Analyst
Public Relations Specialist .
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
You can work as professors at colleges and universities. You can also pursue administrative positions, using your analytical skills to bolster university operations & improve student retention.
Public policy professionals work for publicly funded committees, departments, & agencies that oversee specific logistical & political functions. Careers include chief administrative officer, urban planner, and community liaison.
Public policy analysts help these nonprofit organizations create effective community awareness campaigns. They also lobby lawmakers and government agencies for policy changes.
This can range from program analysis, program management and administration, legal analysis to public relations and communications and policy development for local, state, national, and international government agencies.
Researchers work for government agencies, nonprofits, and private businesses. They conduct studies to gauge public opinion about specific issues and use their findings to facilitate policy development and program implementation.
The fed Govt employs public policy analysts in civil service, military, and political appointments. Professionals who work for the government usually specialize in an area of public policy like housing, agriculture, economic development, or foreign affairs.
■Communication, particularly public speaking. Strong communication skills help those who enter a public policy career convey information clearly and persuasively, whether it be written, orally, or through multimedia.
■The ability to perform research to collect or analyze data, as well as synthesize information.
■Strategic decision-making and the ability to work independently on multiple tasks concurrently.
Advocacy organizations
Labour unions
Think tanks
Foreign Policy Association
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Why do B12 and folate deficiencies lead to HUGE red blood cells?
And, if the issue is DNA synthesis, why are red blood cells (which don't have DNA) the key cell line affected?
For answers, we'll have to go back a few billion years.
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RNA came first. Then, ~3-4 billion years ago, DNA emerged.
Among their differences:
🔹RNA contains uracil
🔹DNA contains thymine
But why does DNA contains thymine (T) instead of uracil (U)?
https://t.co/XlxT6cLLXg
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🔑Cytosine (C) can undergo spontaneous deamination to uracil (U).
In the RNA world, this meant that U could appear intensionally or unintentionally. This is clearly problematic. How can you repair RNA when you can't tell if something is an error?
https://t.co/bIZGviHBUc
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DNA's use of T instead of U means that spontaneous C → U deamination can be corrected without worry that an intentional U is being removed.
DNA requires greater stability than RNA so the transition to a thymine-based structure was beneficial.
https://t.co/bIZGviHBUc
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Let's return to megaloblastic anemia secondary to B12 or folate deficiency.
When either is severely deficient deoxythymidine monophosphate (dTMP*) production is hindered. With less dTMP, DNA synthesis is abnormal.
[*Note: thymine is the base in dTMP]
https://t.co/AnDUtKkbZh
Why do B12 and folate deficiencies lead to HUGE red blood cells?
And, if the issue is DNA synthesis, why are red blood cells (which don't have DNA) the key cell line affected?
For answers, we'll have to go back a few billion years.
2/
RNA came first. Then, ~3-4 billion years ago, DNA emerged.
Among their differences:
🔹RNA contains uracil
🔹DNA contains thymine
But why does DNA contains thymine (T) instead of uracil (U)?
https://t.co/XlxT6cLLXg
3/
🔑Cytosine (C) can undergo spontaneous deamination to uracil (U).
In the RNA world, this meant that U could appear intensionally or unintentionally. This is clearly problematic. How can you repair RNA when you can't tell if something is an error?
https://t.co/bIZGviHBUc
4/
DNA's use of T instead of U means that spontaneous C → U deamination can be corrected without worry that an intentional U is being removed.
DNA requires greater stability than RNA so the transition to a thymine-based structure was beneficial.
https://t.co/bIZGviHBUc
5/
Let's return to megaloblastic anemia secondary to B12 or folate deficiency.
When either is severely deficient deoxythymidine monophosphate (dTMP*) production is hindered. With less dTMP, DNA synthesis is abnormal.
[*Note: thymine is the base in dTMP]
https://t.co/AnDUtKkbZh