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April 6, 2026

Surviving and Thriving during the AAAS STPF Executive Branch Finalist Week

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 post is not to overwhelm you, but to offer several strategies for starting finalist week off on the...

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Lessons Learned from a Year in Washington

Six fellows were followed for a full year over the course of their Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. What happened? What did they learn? How did the experience impact them and their careers? While every fellowship is unique, lessons they learned can help...

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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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AAAS Statement on West Virginia v. EPA

“The Supreme Court’s decision to limit the EPA’s authority on greenhouse gas emissions could set an alarming precedent ⁠— well beyond just environmental impacts...” Read the AAAS Statement

ow to Win Friends and Influence… the Work of the Millennium Challenge Corporation

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How to Win Friends and Influence… the Work of the Millennium

Group of STPF staff in the UK with Lord Des Browne.

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Takeaways from AAAS Visit to the UK

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AAAS Drafts Plans to Combat Systemic Racism in Sciences

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has released two parts of a draft plan that directs the organization to strengthen its advocacy on behalf of diversity, equity, and inclusion — while taking a hard look at its own demographics and related...

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Qualcomm Co-founder Launches an Endowment to Fund Fellows in Congress

Joan and Irwin Jacobs know the importance of a helping hand. Both were the first in their families to attend college, at Cornell University. There, she was able to complete her bachelor of science from the College of Human Ecology, tuition-free; he made a hard...