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IEEE-USA GOVERNMENT FELLOWSHIPS

IEEE-USA GOVERNMENT FELLOWSHIPS. Linking Engineers With Government. Government Fellows Program Objectives Estab. 1973. Give engineers first-hand experience with the legislative and foreign policymaking processes

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IEEE-USA GOVERNMENT FELLOWSHIPS

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  1. IEEE-USA GOVERNMENT FELLOWSHIPS Linking Engineers With Government

  2. Government Fellows Program Objectives Estab. 1973 • Give engineers first-hand experience with the legislative and foreign policymaking processes • Improve their understanding of how public policy impacts the science and engineering professions • Provide much needed technical advice and information to Congress and State Department • Most importantly, to encourage interest and participation in public policymaking among the IEEE-USA membership

  3. 2008 IEEE-USA Fellows 2008 State Department Fellow William Behn 2008 Congressional Fellow Sherry Gillespie & Senator Joe Lieberman

  4. Basics More than 90 U.S. IEEE Members have served as Fellows since 1973 Each year, IEEE-USA recruits: --2 Congressional Fellows --one State Department (“Engineering & Diplomacy”) Fellow “The fellowship program has been one of the most important initiatives in good government in the past century.” -- Congressman Rush Holt (NJ), Former Congressional Fellow

  5. Congressional Fellows 2005 Randy Brouwer 2004 Steve Watkins & Martin Sokoloski 2001 Peter Winokur & Senator Harry Reid (NV)

  6. Congressional FellowshipAssignment • Two-week Fellowship orientation under auspices of AAAS in the September preceding Fellowship • Congressional Fellows interview with offices of their choice from among offices interested in having Fellows • Choices? House or Senate; Member or Committee staff; Any Party; or Congressional Research Service • One-year assignment in Washington (Jan.-Dec.)

  7. Qualifications - Congressional Applicant must be: • An IEEE Member for 2 or more years in good standing (Member Grade or Higher) • A U.S. Citizen • BS in engineering or qualified science & 10+ yrs professional experience; OR MS in engineering or qualified science & 5+ yrs professional experience; OR PhD/ Post-doc in engineering or qualified science – no experience required

  8. Engineering & Diplomacy Fellows 2005 Nick Zayed Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental & Scientific Affairs 2004 Emily Sopensky E-Diplomacy Initiative

  9. Engineering &Diplomacy Fellowship • Program founded in 2002 in response to U.S. State Department request • January 2003 – 1st Fellow (Donald Silversmith) • Prior to 2002, executive branch fellows also served in FCC, Commerce Department and OSTP • One-year assignment in Washington (Jan.-Dec.) • Fellow interviews for assignments with interested State Department Offices or Bureaus (functional or regional) • Process facilitated by the Office of Science & Technology Adviser • Possibility of foreign travel

  10. Qualifications – State Department Applicant must be: • IEEE Member 2 or more years (Member Grade or Higher) • U.S. Citizen • BS in engineering or qualified science & 10+ yrs professional experience; OR MS in engineering or qualified science & 5+ yrs professional experience; OR PhD/ Post-doc in engineering or qualified science – no experience required • MUST possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to the beginning of the fellowship • Language skills/ international experience a plus

  11. Who Should Apply? • Post-docs debating a career path • Mid-career looking to use their experience in alternative ways • Academics/cross-disciplinary programs • “Retired” engineers • Minorities & under-represented groups • Any engineer interested in making S&T policy and providing timely advice and assistance to Congress on national issues such as global warming, missile defense, alternative energy, STEM education, patent reform, etc..

  12. Selection Process • Government Fellows Committee (6 members) reviews applications; selects and invites finalists to an in-person interview • State Department participates in the selection of the “Engineering & Diplomacy” Fellow • GFC evaluates basic qualifications, education, experience, public service, IEEE volunteer activities, communication skills, Fellowship goal, and intangibles 2011 Application Deadline: 15 March 2010 Interviews: 27-18 April 2010

  13. 2010 Benefits • $55,000 or $65,000 annual Fellowship stipend depending on experience • $5,000 Relocation allowance • Some employers continue financial support (e.g. academic sabbatical) • IEEE-USA reimburses expenses incurred for travel and housing during orientation and interview

  14. How To Apply Additional information and application forms available online at: http://www.ieeeusa.org/policy/govfel/default.asp

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