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2021 Annual Report: AAAS Impacts at the Intersection of Science and Society
Last year saw “science once again taking center stage as the world responded to societal and public health challenges.” The report also highlights achievements of the STPF program. Read the AAAS Annual Report.
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Science & Technology Policy Fellows Seize Opportunities in Federal Government
For nearly 50 years, the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships have been a trusted avenue to give scientists and engineers first-hand experience with policymaking and to bring their scientific expertise into the federal government. This year alone...
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From Wartime Iran to a Career in Science Policy
A childhood in wartime Iran eventually led to a position in biosecurity at the UN. That led to an STPF fellowship in Congress and then a decade-long career on Capitol Hill. Today, STPF alumnus fellow Ali Nouri is the president of the Federation of American...
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Bringing Scientists to the Federal Government:How Well Does It Work?
For nearly half a century, AAAS and partner societies have brought 3,400+ outstanding scientists and engineers to the U.S. government. S&T Policy Fellows gain hands-on policy experience while host offices benefit from their STEM training. A major evaluation of...
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Biden Nominates STPF Alumna Arati Prabhakar as Science Advisor and Head of OSTP
“Dr. Prabhakar, who began her career as a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow, has the right combination of expertise, vision, and rapport to assume the top dual science position as the nation navigates public health challenges, climate change, emerging...
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In 2020, Bond Between Science and Policy Has Grown Stronger
The devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic have served as a wake-up call to the scientific community, offering it the opportunity to emerge more effective at addressing society’s most pressing needs, according to speakers at last week’s AAAS Forum on...
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