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Other Fellowship Opportunities

AGU members are also eligible to apply to the American Geological Institute and American Institute of Physics Congressional Science Fellowships programs.

Policy Contact

Elizabeth Landau
AGU
Public Affairs Manager
Phone: +1 202 777 7535
Fax: +1 202 328 0566
E-mail: elandau@agu.org

Erik Hankin
AGU
Public Affairs Coordinator
Phone: +1 202 777 7523
Fax: +1 202 328 0566
Email: ehankin@agu.org

Kristan Uhlenbrock 
AGU 
Public Affairs Coordinator 
Phone: +1 202 777 7506 
Fax: +1 202 328 0566 
Email: kuhlenbrock@agu.org 

AGU Congressional Science Fellowship

The demands on Congress to establish sound public policy on scientific issues have never been greater, the effects of which are far-reaching. In response to these congressional needs, AGU is pleased to have sponsored a Congressional Science Fellowship for over thirty years. The Fellowship program enables more effective use in government of scientific knowledge and provides a unique experience to scientists seeking careers involving public use of technical information.

The Congressional Science Fellowship program places highly qualified, accomplished scientists, engineers, and other professionals in the offices of either an individual Member of Congress or on a committee for a one-year assignment.

The AGU Fellow will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to public policy during their time working with Congress. Past Fellows have been directly involved in water policy, climate research, energy conservation, and a range of other issues that are of high priority to society.

Terms, Selection Criteria and Application


Current [2011–2012] Fellows: Rebecca French and Ian Lloyd

Rebecca FrenchRebecca French

The AGU Congressional Science Fellows for the 2011-2012 fellowship term are Rebecca French and Ian Lloyd. Their term will mark the 34th year that AGU has sponsored a Fellow and the second year that AGU has sponsored two Fellows concurrently.

French has just completed her Ph.D. in Geosciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, studying the effects of nanominerals on toxic metals in river systems. She is working in the office of Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for the fellowship term. Lloyd recently completed his Ph.D. at Princeton University, researching the effect of climate change on hurricanes. He is now working in the office of Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) for the duration of the fellowship.

Ian LloydIan Lloyd

French and Lloyd arrived in Washington, D. C., in September and participated in a two-week intensive course on politics and the legislative process with other Congressional Science Fellows, hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. French and Lloyd were then interviewed by congressional offices before being offered a position. Among their varied duties, they will help craft legislation, advise Members of Congress on votes, meet with lobbyists and constituents, organize hearings, and write speeches and statements. Additionally, they may be asked to assist during congressional hearings or debates on the floor of the House or Senate.

AGU galvanizes a community of Earth and space scientists that collaboratively advances and communicates science and its power to ensure a sustainable future.