Using STPF Professional Development Funds: Part 1, General Strategies
As a holistic professional development experience, the AAAS Science & Technology Fellowship (STPF) program is more than just a window into federal policymaking processes. In addition to an annual
PODCAST | Climb Every Mountain
When most of us think of “scientists,” we envision someone in a lab coat huddled behind a lab bench. AAAS STPF fellow Alexandra “Ali” Giese defies this stereotype – her work with glaciers has taken
Gaining Insight: An interview with the STPF Director
Taking full advantage of the lessons that we have all learned during our time of remote work, I leveraged SOTF connections and found some virtual time on Dr. Rashada Alexander's calendar. During our
PODCAST | STPF Fellows Reflect on Their Fellowship Year
On a very special episode of Sci on the Fly, host and current STPF fellow Reshmina William sat down with four members of the STPF Class of 2021-22 to hear their reflections and lessons learned from
Seven Steps to Successful Networking
Beer in hand, I roamed the NY Catalysis Society meeting, as I had done every month since the start of my graduate career. These precious 30 minutes, just before the dinner and talk, were for chatting
5 Things to Do Before Starting your AAAS S&T Policy Fellowship
By now, the incoming AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship (STPF) cohort (aka the class of 2021-22) have survived virtual screening interviews, dozens of interviews with potential host offices