Alumni Opportunities
Every year, hundreds of alumni volunteer to serve in a variety of ways—from working regionally, internationally, to representing STPF at professional meetings, to mentoring current fellows or helping to plan an event–there are countless ways to make an impact in the Alumni community.
As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to serve alongside other active alumni and continue to strengthen your personal and professional network. This is an excellent way to stay connected and ensure the STPF legacy is sustained. See the list below or submit an opportunity.
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13th Annual Award Ceremony
The ceremony will be in the Coolidge Auditorium in the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress on Tuesday, September 24, at 5:30pm ET. A reception in the Great Hall will follow the ceremony. A formal invitation and request for RSVPs will be sent in September.
Since 2012, the Golden Goose Award recognizes and highlights obscure, federally-funded research that has led to major breakthroughs in biomedical research, medical treatments, and computing and communications technologies.
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SciLine
SciLine offers a variety of pathways to interact with and support journalists covering science-related topics. And if you’re interested in getting more practice, we are also here to help you improve your media-communication skills.
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Epi Center
The AAAS Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues (EPI Center) is an initiative designed to deliver clear, concise, and actionable scientific evidence to policymakers and other decision-makers. There are currently opportunities for local and regional engagement. If you would like to be involved or learn more, contact us.
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STPF Affinity Groups
Affinity groups are formed and managed by current and alumni fellows. They provide a forum to meet and discuss issues related to areas of targeted interest, including various areas of science, policy, and other topical issues. They are waiting for you!
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Inspire Future Fellows - Volunteer
Share your fellowship experience and demonstrate how science informs and transforms policy. Alumni are integral to STPF recruitment from various ambassador programs to serving as speakers for national meetings. Volunteer today for this year-round effort
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Application Readers & Committees
Each year program managers conduct targeted outreach to alumni from all classes and sectors resulting in approximately 80 alumni assisting in reviewing and selecting each incoming class of fellows. Alumni’s role in the process and foundational to its success.
Other Science Policy Opportunities
Use the form below to be featured here or join the STPF Alumni-ONLY Careers listserv for more!
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Climate Policy Colloquium
The AMS Policy Program is happy to announce the 2024 AMS Climate Policy Colloquium (CPC), which is a new leadership development program for scientists and professionals in climate and climate-related fields. The 2024 CPC will occur from December 15-19, 2024 in Washington, DC.
A national competition for support of graduate students and postdocs in participating in the 2024 CPC is also open. Applications for support are due October 1, 2024.
Please see the preliminary agenda and main event webpage for details and updates.
Submit NEW Opportunities
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Whether you give a bit every year, make a transformative gift, or have include STPF in your future giving plans, there’s a place for you in the STPF donor community.