Adriana Bankston spent a year working for Rep. Bill Foster in Congress. She says scientists can advance evidence-based policymaking in Congress.
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An incomplete list of non-work things I did as an intern in Congress
Interning in Congress involves collaboration, a fast pace, and self-care.
A day in my life interning in Congress (what I wish people knew about working there)
Sheeva recounts a day in her life working in Congress from January to March 2017, at the tail end of the second Obama administration and the beginning of the first Trump administration.
Would you take your science background to Congress?
Scientists can take their talents to a job in Congress to strengthen science in policymaking.
FAQ: Your Questions About Working in Congress, Answered
Scientists can enhance Congress with their expertise. Here are some answers to common questions about working in Congress as a scientist or someone who has a science background.
FAQ: Working in Congress as a Scientist (or Science Major)
Scientists can enhance Congress with their expertise. Here are some answers to common questions about working in Congress as a scientist or someone who has a science background.
Informational Interviewing for Science Policy!
You can use informational interviewing to get a job, change careers, or advance in your current role.
A Scientist’s Guide to Staff Roles in the US Congress
The guide encourages scientists to engage in Congress to enhance legislative science capacity.
Comparing Scientists’ and Non-Scientists’ Use of Science in Congress
In this 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting session recap, Sheeva recaps a talk by K.L. Akerlof about how congressional staffers use science.
Best Practices for Informational Interviewing
You can use informational interviewing to get a job, change careers, or advance in your current role.
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