Sep-Oct 2024 | Fellowship Focus

New Class of Fellows Bring Diverse Expertise, Prepare to Impact Federal Government

From left to right: Incoming STPF Fellows Ricardo Millan, Caroline Clevenger and Timothy Chu pose in front of a grey stone wall.
STPF welcomed its newest cohort this month, with 291 fellows joining a long line of alumni while forging their own experiences in applying scientific knowledge and technical skills to tackle nationwide issues in the federal government. We spoke to three fellows spanning diverse backgrounds who are preparing for their upcoming year of service.
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Arati Prabhakar, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Science Advisor to the President, sitting at a white table and speaking to fellows.

Advisor to Kamala Harris, More Speakers Welcome New Class of Fellows

Prominent speakers and alumni of the STPF program welcomed a new cohort of fellows this year, with resumes ranging from a presidential candidate’s chief advisor to one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in AI.
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Federico Prado (far left) at Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park with famed naturalist and biologist E.O. Wilson.

STPF Alumni and Their Careers in Environmental Stewardship

From Arizona to Colombia, two STPF alumni Chuck Podolak (2014-15 fellow at U.S. Senate) and Federico Prado (2010-12 fellow at NSF, 2012-14 fellow at USAID) are supporting water resources and biodiversity through scientifically-informed policy. With their passion for crafting informed policy, they’re addressing challenges in novel ways.
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Featured Fellows
Lyric
Jorgenson

In her 15th year at the NIH, Lyric Jorgensen (2008-09 fellow at NIH) officially became the NIH Associate Director for Science Policy and Director for the Office of Science Policy. She manages key initiatives on health-related issues and leads a team of 60+ in strategizing recommendations for the NIH and US government. "The AAAS STPF Fellowship is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that allowed me to develop my policy skills and learn directly from nationally recognized experts in the field,” she said.

Dorothy
Jones-Davis

Through a “pleasantly unexpected journey from the bench into the C-Suite of a nonprofit educational museum and makerspace,” Dorothy Jones-Davis (2012-14 fellow at NSF) serves as Chief Impact Officer at the KID Museum. She leads efforts to engage with historically underrepresented student populations in STEM and ensures community recognition of the importance of these hands-on experiences. “I couldn't have predicted this path, and yet, I couldn't be more delighted with how it's all turned out, all thanks to the AAAS STPF.” Image: Remsburg, Inc.