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Daniel Poux

Daniel Poux Associate Director Science & Technology Policy Fellowships American Association for the Advancement of Science. Science for Policy & Policy for Science. Science for Policy vs. Policy for Science Different ways to plug into “science policy” matrix

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Daniel Poux

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  1. Daniel Poux • Associate DirectorScience & Technology Policy FellowshipsAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science Science for Policy & Policy for Science

  2. Science for Policy vs. Policy for Science • Different ways to plug into “science policy” matrix • Critical skills for navigating the science/policy intersection • Fellowship opportunities at AAAS and elsewhere • Former Fellow panel discussion • Q&A

  3. They leverage their expertise and understanding of how research and development happens. 1 They perform general or technical analysis based on their skills and expertise. 2 Trained Scientists Help Policymakers in Two Main Ways “Making Policy to Aid Scientific Progress” Improving and implementing the technical education, research, or development process “Using Science to Aid Policy Decisions” Informing policy-makers’ decisions

  4. You can fill more than one role in a single job Scientists Can Perform Different Types of Policy Work Program Management Coordination Advocacy Research

  5. Examples of Possible National Security Roles for Scientists

  6. Other Hot Issues in Policy for Science • Funding after the stimulus • Transformative research • Conflicts of interest • Scientific misconduct • Working with human subjects • Animal Welfare • Pipeline of researchers • Visas for foreign scientists

  7. You Will Need a Broad Set of Skills: • Very strong oral communication ability • Compelling written communication style • Effective interpersonal relations • Flexibility in work topics and roles • Ability to “understand the big picture” • Organization • Ability to Multi-task

  8. “Big picture thinking” “Oral and Written Communication” “Global issues of importance” Federal Agencies National Labs Government Contractors Think Tanks, Nonprofit Advocacy Organizations How to Decide Whether to Embark on a Science Policy-Related Career Decide what you enjoy doing, are good at, and where you want to live Identify places Meet and talk with people Career counseling Personality assessment Capability assessment Values assessment Ask them about their work & for their feedback and advice

  9. How to Make the Transition (or Try It Out) • Apply directly to a government agency or NGO for a policy position • Find a technical position in an agency or national lab that also does policy work, then later transition within the organization • Transition by participating in one or more of the available fellowships designed to attract scientists and engineers

  10. 12-week fellowships at the National Academies in Washington • Open to current grad students & post-docs • All scientific disciplines include engineering, social science & medicine • Open to non-citizens in several visa categories or with permanent residency http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/policyfellows/index.htm

  11. One-year fellowships in the California State Legislature • Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or a M.S. in engineering plus three years of experience • Some non-citizens may be considered • Not limited to California residents http://fellows.ccst.us/index.php

  12. Daniel PouxAssociate DirectorAAAS S&T Policy Fellowships202.326.7075 dpoux@aaas.orgwww.fellowships.aaas.org

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