Sep-Oct 2024

Federico Prado (far left) at Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park with famed naturalist and biologist E.O. Wilson. 

STPF Alumni and Their Careers in Environmental Stewardship 

From Arizona to Colombia, two STPF alumni Chuck Podolak (2014-15 fellow at U.S. Senate) and Federico Prado (2010-12 fellow at NSF, 2012-14 fellow at USAID) are supporting water resources and biodiversity through scientifically-informed policy. With their passion for crafting informed policy, they’re addressing challenges in novel ways. Read more!

Director's Update

2025 AAAS Annual Meeting, science policy podcast, STPF recruitment...a lot has been going on! Catch up with Rashada in this short video. 

STPF alumni are “crop-tivating” as they talk science at the US Botanic Garden

This summer, eight STPF alumni further science communication as Experts at the US Botanic Gardens. Through engaging the public, they educated visitors of the garden on climate change, food regulations, rain gardens, clean fuels, sustainability, and so much more. Read about their experience. 

New Class of Fellows Bring Diverse Expertise, Prepare to Impact Federal Government

STPF welcomed its newest cohort this month, with 291 fellows joining a long line of alumni while forging their own experiences in applying scientific knowledge and technical skills to tackle nationwide issues in the federal government. We spoke to three fellows spanning diverse backgrounds who are preparing for their upcoming year of service. From left to right: Incoming STPF Fellows Ricardo Millan, Caroline Clevenger and Timothy Chu. Read more 

STPF on X

[Posted by alum Dr. Beth Linas]⁩ Sep. 20: 8yrs later it is still going strong and I love that each new class of fellows makes it their own! Check it out! https://aaaspolicyfellowships.org/blog/decade-review-celebrating-10-years-sci-fly 

MOVING & SHAKING

MOVING & SHAKING

Lyric Jorgenson

In her 15th year at the NIH, Lyric Jorgensen (2008-09 fellow at NIH) officially became the NIH Associate Director for Science Policy and Director for the Office of Science Policy. She manages key initiatives on health-related issues and leads a team of 60+ in strategizing recommendations for the NIH and US government. "The AAAS STPF Fellowship is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that allowed me to develop my policy skills and learn directly from nationally recognized experts in the field,” she said. 

Dorothy Jones-Davis 

Through a “pleasantly unexpected journey from the bench into the C-Suite of a nonprofit educational museum and makerspace,” Dorothy Jones-Davis (2012-14 fellow at NSF) serves as Chief Impact Officer at the KID Museum. She leads efforts to engage with historically underrepresented student populations in STEM and ensures community recognition of the importance of these hands-on experiences. “I couldn't have predicted this path, and yet, I couldn't be more delighted with how it's all turned out, all thanks to the AAAS STPF.” Image: Remsburg, Inc.