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The Optical Society of
America and the Materials Research Society
Invite Applications for Their
2003-2004 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2003
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Program:
The Fellow spends one year working
as a special legislative assistant on the staff of a member of
Congress or congressional committee. Activities may involve conducting
legislative or oversight work, assisting in congressional hearings
and debates, and preparing briefs and writing speeches. The Fellow
also attends an orientation program on Congressional and executive
branch operations, which includes guidance in the congressional
placement process, and a year-long seminar series on science
and public policy issues. These aspects of the program are administered
by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for
the OSA/MRS Fellow, and those Fellows sponsored by nearly two
dozen other scientific societies.
Purpose:
To provide OSA and MRS members with
an invaluable public policy learning experience, to contribute
to the more effective use of optical and materials science knowledge
in government, and to broaden awareness about the value of scientist
and engineer-government interaction among OSA and MRS members
and within the federal government.
Criteria:
A prospective Fellow must demonstrate
a record of success in research or scholarship, in a field relevant
to materials and/or optical science and technology. The Fellow
must also demonstrate sensitivity toward policy issues and have
a strong interest in applying scientific and technical knowledge
to public policy issues. The Fellow must be able to work quickly
and communicate effectively on a wide variety of topics, and
be able to work cooperatively with individuals having diverse
viewpoints. An applicant is expected to be a Member of OSA or
MRS (or an applicant for membership) and have a doctorate.
Award:
The Fellow will have a one-year appointment
beginning September 1, 2003. The Fellowship stipend will be $
47,000 to $50,000, plus money for health insurance, and travel
and relocation expenses to the Washington, DC area. Final selection
of the Fellow will be made in early 2003.
Application:
Candidates should submit the following
materials by January 15, 2003: (1) a detailed vita providing
information about educational background, professional employment
and activities, professional publications and presentations,
public policy and legislative experience, and committee and advisory
group appointments; (2) a statement of approximately 1,000 words
addressing the applicant's interests in the fellowship, career
goals, contributions the applicant believes he or she can make
as an OSA/MRS Fellow to the legislative process, and what the
applicant wants to learn from the experience; and (3) three letters
of reference, specifically addressing the applicant's ability
to work on Capitol Hill as a special legislative assistant, sent
directly to the address below.
Application Material Should be Sent to:
OSA/MRS Congressional Science and
Engineering Fellow Program
c/o John Childs
OSA
2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1023
The deadline for applications is January
15, 2003
For Further Information on
the MRS/OSA Congressional Fellowship Program
Please contact:
John Childs at (202) 416-1906; e-mail jchild@osa.org
or
Gail Oare at (724) 779-3004 ext. 501; e-mail: oare@mrs.org.
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