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Current Fellows

The 2024-25 fellowship class is sponsored by organizations including AAAS, the Moore Foundation and partner societies. Of the 291 fellows chosen, 40 will serve in Congress, one will serve at the Federal Judicial Center, and 250 will serve in the executive branch. New this year, among the 40 fellows in Congress, six are members of AAAS’ special AI Rapid Response Cohort.

Featured Fellow
Adriana Bankston
The inaugural AAAS STPF/American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy fellow, Adriana Bankston, joins Rep. Bill Foster's office. Adriana's previous work focused on empowering and building the next generation of the STEM workforce through policy change.
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Affinity Groups

Affinity groups are formed and managed by current and alumni fellows.  They provide fellows with a forum to meet and discuss issues related to areas of specific interest. Click here to see the full list of affinity groups and to learn how you can get involved.

Blog and News Posts

Latest Posts

Read about fellows' accomplishments at the intersection of policy and science, and get a heads up on STPF events and news.

Surviving and Thriving during the AAAS STPF Executive Branch Finalist Week

By Andrea Henle
Congratulations on making it to finalist week! Finalist week can be very busy and hectic, particularly as you request and navigate interviews with host offices you are interested in. My goal with this

PODCAST | State of U.S. Energy Industry in 2026

By Angela Cleri
What does the U.S. energy industry look like one year into the second Trump Administration? Sci on the Fly host, Angela Cleri welcomes Danielle Lemmon, a strategy and energy consultant, to break down

Taking Space to Learn from Failure

By Ari Koeppel
In 1999, NASA's aspirational $148 million Mars Polar Lander mission turned into the "Mars Polar Crasher" when it poorly judged its footing and lost control while descending to Mars’s surface. The

Jan-Mar 2026 | Fellowship Focus

STPF Alumni Bring Science to Life at the United States Botanic Garden
Devin Reese showing plants to visitors

STPF Alumni Share Expertise With U.S. Botanic Garden Visitors

STPF alumni returned to the United States Botanic Garden in Summer 2025 as part of the “Expert Is In” program, sharing their knowledge on topics ranging from pollination and plant evolution to soundscapes, food biotechnology, and green infrastructure. Meet the seven AAAS STPF alumni fellows who helped visitors experience science in bloom.
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STPF Alumni Share Expertise With U.S. Botanic Garden Visitors

STPF Alumni Share Expertise With U.S. Botanic Garden Visitors Alan Shahry Wed, 02/25/2026 - 11:13 STPF alumni returned to the United States Botanic Garden in summer 2025 as part of the “Expert Is In”

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