Brought to you by the Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations in partnership with 
the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office of Federal Relations, Vanderbilt School of Engineering, The Vanderbilt Graduate School, the BRET Office of Career Development, and the Career Center.

 

 

These virtual events will provide those in attendance with an opportunity to learn more about science policy career paths. Participants will get an inside look into different careers that are focused on science policy as well as hear from current and former American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy (STP) fellows. For STEM students and postdocs considering careers in public policy, this behind the scenes look will provide insights to potential career opportunities. Additional details and registration links are below.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Petrie at kim.petrie@vanderbilt.edu.

 

Science Policy Careers Panel

Moderator : Heather Bloemhard, PhD, assistant director of federal relations

Panel : 

• Julia Jester, PhD, associate vice president for federal relations, Association of American Universities (confirmed)
• Damon Dozier, director of government affairs, Materials Research Society (confirmed)
• Ashlee Wilkins, PhD, professional staff member, House Science, Space and Technology Committee (confirmed)
• Libby O’Hare, PhD, senior principal, Lewis Burke Associates (confirmed)

When : Monday, November 1, 2021 - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. CT

Topic : An inside look into science policy career paths with some experts in the field; they will discuss their career paths and answer your questions.

Who should Register? : STEM undergraduate, graduate students, and postdocs considering careers in public policy. 

 

REGISTER FOR THE SCIENCE POLICY CAREERS PANEL HERE.

 

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows Panel

Moderator : Heather Bloemhard, PhD, assistant director of federal relations

Panel : 

• Amrita Banerjee, PhD, AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow (confirmed)
• Edward van Opstal, PhD, lead scientist, Booz Allen Hamilton (confirmed)
• Shilpy Dixit, PhD, program director, NIH (confirmed)
• Alex Maki, PhD, social scientist, FDA (confirmed)

When : Monday, November 8, 2021 - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. CT 

Topic : This panel will include current and former AAAS STP Fellows to discuss their experiences as fellows and answer your questions.

Who should Register? : STEM graduate students and postdocs considering careers in public policy or applying for the AAAS STP Fellowship. 

 

REGISTER FOR THE AAAS S&T POLICY FELLOWS PANEL HERE.

 

 

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