IEEE-USA GOVERNMENT FELLOWSHIPS

Linking Engineers With Government

Government Fellows Program Objectives Estab. 1973• Give engineers first-hand experience with the

legislative and foreign policymaking processes

• Improve their understanding of how public policy impacts the science and engineering professions

• Provide much needed technical advice and information to Congress and State Department

• Most importantly, to encourage interest and participation in public policymaking among the IEEE-USA membership

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2008 IEEE-USA Fellows

2008State Department Fellow

William Behn 2008 Congressional FellowSherry Gillespie & Senator Joe Lieberman

Basics

More than 90 U.S. IEEE Members have served as Fellows since 1973

Each year, IEEE-USA recruits:--2 Congressional Fellows--one State Department (“Engineering & Diplomacy”)

Fellow

“The fellowship program has been one of the most important initiatives in good government in the past century.” -- Congressman Rush Holt (NJ), Former Congressional Fellow

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Congressional Fellows

2001Peter Winokur &

Senator Harry Reid (NV)

2004Steve Watkins &Martin Sokoloski

2005Randy Brouwer

Congressional FellowshipAssignment

• Two-week Fellowship orientation under auspices of AAAS in the September preceding Fellowship

• Congressional Fellows interview with offices of their choice from among offices interested in having Fellows

• Choices? House or Senate; Member or Committee staff; Any Party; or Congressional Research Service

• One-year assignment in Washington (Jan.-Dec.)

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Qualifications - Congressional

Applicant must be:

• An IEEE Member for 2 or more years in good standing (Member Grade or Higher)

• A U.S. Citizen

• BS in engineering or qualified science & 10+ yrs professional experience;OR MS in engineering or qualified science & 5+ yrs

professional experience;OR PhD/ Post-doc in engineering or qualified science – no

experience required

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Engineering & Diplomacy Fellows

2004 Emily SopenskyE-Diplomacy Initiative

2005 Nick ZayedBureau of Oceans and International Environmental & Scientific Affairs

Engineering &Diplomacy Fellowship

• Program founded in 2002 in response to U.S. State Department request

• January 2003 – 1st Fellow (Donald Silversmith)• Prior to 2002, executive branch fellows also served in

FCC, Commerce Department and OSTP• One-year assignment in Washington (Jan.-Dec.)• Fellow interviews for assignments with interested State

Department Offices or Bureaus (functional or regional)• Process facilitated by the Office of Science & Technology

Adviser• Possibility of foreign travel

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Qualifications – State Department Applicant must be:• IEEE Member 2 or more years (Member Grade or Higher)• U.S. Citizen• BS in engineering or qualified science & 10+ yrs

professional experience; ORMS in engineering or qualified science & 5+ yrs

professional experience; ORPhD/ Post-doc in engineering or qualified science – no

experience required• MUST possess or be able to obtain a security clearance

prior to the beginning of the fellowship• Language skills/ international experience a plus

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Who Should Apply?

• Post-docs debating a career path• Mid-career looking to use their experience in

alternative ways• Academics/cross-disciplinary programs• “Retired” engineers• Minorities & under-represented groups• Any engineer interested in making S&T policy and

providing timely advice and assistance to Congress on national issues such as global warming, missile defense, alternative energy, STEM education, patent reform, etc..

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Selection Process

• Government Fellows Committee (6 members) reviews applications; selects and invites finalists to an in-person interview

• State Department participates in the selection of the “Engineering & Diplomacy” Fellow

• GFC evaluates basic qualifications, education, experience, public service, IEEE volunteer activities, communication skills, Fellowship goal, and intangibles

2011 Application Deadline: 15 March 2010Interviews: 27-18 April 2010

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2010 Benefits

• $55,000 or $65,000 annual Fellowship stipend depending on experience

• $5,000 Relocation allowance

• Some employers continue financial support (e.g. academic sabbatical)

• IEEE-USA reimburses expenses incurred for travel and housing during orientation and interview

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How To Apply

Additional information and application forms available online at:

http://www.ieeeusa.org/policy/govfel/default.asp

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