I thought I knew what to expect from the ACS Science Policy fellowship, but the experience surpassed my expectations and never ceased to surprise me. One aspect of working at ACS that was both enjoyable and intimidating is the breadth of the Society’s activities, programming, and coverage of policy. The fellowship allowed me to learn about the many facets of public policy and to gain a unique perspective from the non-governmental organization (NGO) point of view. Indeed, one unexpected advantage of working as the ACS Science Policy Fellow is the esteem with which the world’s largest scientific society is held in the policy realm. The Science Policy Fellowship helped me learn about myself, including my policy interests, my strengths and weaknesses, and the type of work I like to do. In my talk I’ll share how I built on the ACS Science Policy fellowship experience to develop the skills, knowledge and contacts I needed to become a professional congressional staffer.

ACS Science Policy Fellowship: Experience beyond expectations

2019 Fall National Meeting

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