AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships Class of 2017–2018. Photo courtesy of AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships.
Mathematicians and statisticians are in high demand in the federal government. With assignments in federal agencies, on Capitol Hill, and in the judicial branch, AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellows are on the front line of vital issues affecting society. The AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) are the premier opportunity for outstanding mathematicians, statisticians, scientists, and engineers at any career stage to learn first-hand about policymaking while contributing their STEM mindset to American government.
STPF alumni leverage their fellowship experience in myriad ways. Carla Cotwright-Williams is now a scientist at the US Department of Defense. Karoline Pershell has become executive director of the Association for Women in Mathematics and research director at a tech company.
The yearlong fellowship runs annually from September through August and includes a class of close to 300 fellows representing a broad range of backgrounds and disciplines. Engaging with policymakers, administrators, and thought leaders, fellows broaden their networks and career paths. After the fellowship, fellows become members of a strong corps of 3,000+ alumni—policy-savvy STEM leaders in academia, government, industry, and the nonprofit arena.
Currently, there is a particular need for statisticians among STPF ranks. Learn more and apply to become a fellow. Also, watch a video series about the benefits of being a fellow and how to apply.
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