Seminar Dates | January 7-11, 2013

How do science and technology impact public policy?

Does ethics play a role in science and technology policy?

How does the government decide what research to fund?

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Students with a passion for science and public policy visit the Hill to learn more from leaders

Find out about scholarship and funding options here.

Learn how rapid advances in science and technology are making scientists increasingly influential in the development of public policy in Washington.

The Science/Technology Seminar is the only place in Washington where you can experience the excitement of a career in science policy, discover how to have one, and begin networking with important women who’ll help you create one – all in 5 days.

You’ll hear from scientists who advise the President, Members of Congress, the State Department and other federal agencies, lead institutes at the National Institutes of Health, develop and administer federal regulations, and lobby for corporations and advocacy groups. You’ll also hear from recently-graduated scientists who’ve won fellowships to work in science policy, and they’ll tell you how you can, too.

View the 2012 seminar schedule

Read what students said about last year’s program.

Thank you to AAAS and their fellows for volunteering their time to the 2013 seminar.

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships: One-year fellowships that seek to foster scientifically informed, evidence-based policy and practice by engaging scientists and engineers from a broad range of disciplines and career stages. A doctoral level degree (or MS in engineering) is required.