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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Applications are now being accepted for the
<a href="http://www.aaas.org/page/stpf/become-st-policy-fellow">AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships</a> (STPF). With yearlong placements in Washington, DC in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the federal government, STPF fosters
 a network of STEM leaders who understand government and policy making, and are prepared to develop and execute solutions to address today’s pressing challenges.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">To learn more about STPF join us for the first in a seven-part chat series on
<b><u>May 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. ET</u></b>. Hear directly from fellows and fellowship staff and learn about the impact policy fellows have been making for over 43 years. Ask questions and learn how fellows impact science policy initiatives in all three branches
 of the federal government -- and how you can apply your science and engineering background to transform your career. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Application deadline for the 2017-18 fellowship year is November 1, 2016. Eligibility requirements include
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">U.S. citizenship and doctoral level degrees. Applicants with a MS in engineering and three years of professional experience also qualify.
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">For more information, and to register for the live chat, please visit the event page:
<a href="http://www.aaas.org/event/stpf/chat-series-st-policy-fellows-may">http://www.aaas.org/event/stpf/chat-series-st-policy-fellows-may</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Please share broadly with your networks.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Salaeha Shariff, MPS<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Director, Outreach/Recruitment & Alumni Engagement<br>
<b>AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships<br>
</b>American Association for the Advancement of Science<br>
1200 New York Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20005<br>
202.326.7083 | <a href="mailto:sshariff@aaas.org"><span style="color:blue">sshariff@aaas.org</span></a> |
<u><span style="color:blue"><a href="aaas.org/stpf"><span style="color:blue">aaas.org/stpf</span></a></span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/AAAS-Science-Technology-Policy-Fellowships-4416669"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:blue;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="20" height="20" id="Picture_x0020_8" src="cid:image001.png@01D1B041.9B134830" alt="cid:image001.png@01CFD8D0.7261C140"></span></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AAASSandTPolicyFellowships"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:blue;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="20" height="20" id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image002.png@01D1B041.9B134830" alt="cid:image002.png@01CFD8D0.7261C140"></span></a><a href="https://twitter.com/AAASFellowships"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:blue;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="20" height="20" id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image003.png@01D1B041.9B134830" alt="cid:image003.png@01CFD8D0.7261C140"></span></a><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D">Enhancing </span>
</i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#C00000">Policy</span></i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D">, Transforming
</span></i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#C00000">Careers<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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