AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

Plug the Power of Science into Public Policy

AAAS http://fellowships.aaas.org/index.shtml

The Fellowships help to establish and nurture critical links between federal decision-makers and scientific professionals to support public policy that benefits the wellbeing of the nation and the planet. The Fellowships are designed to:

educate scientists and engineers on the intricacies of federal policymaking;
provide scientific expertise and analysis to support decision-makers confronting increasingly complex scientific and technical issues;
foster positive exchange between scientists and policymakers;
empower scientists and engineers to conduct policy-relevant research and other activities that address challenges facing society; and
increase the involvement and visibility of scientists and engineers in the public policy realm.

The Fellowships support the AAAS objectives to improve public policymaking through the infusion of science, and to increase public understanding of science and technology and are part of AAAS Science & Policy Programs.

Applications begin December 2009

FFHI Faculty member, Bill Ristenpart

was recently published in Nature for his exciting new research! The new study shows that there is a point at which an increased electrical field actually keeps droplets from coalescing.

These surprising findings, published in the Sept. 17 issue of the journal Nature, could lead to improved applications in diverse fields including microchip manufacturing, biofuel and crude oil purification, and food oil processing. The research also increases our understanding of atmospheric conduction. Link to article...

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

FFHI Faculty member, Bill Ristenpart

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