Open AccessNew Congressional science fellow
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Publication year - 2003
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eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2003eo340007
Subject(s) - legislature , house of representatives , legislation , political science , law , public administration , management , library science , computer science , economics
Kevin Vranes is AGU's Congressional Science Fellow for 2003–2004. Vranes, who finished his Ph.D. in physical oceanography at Columbia University's Lamont‐Doherty Earth Observatory will spend a year in Washington, D.C. working in the personal office of a senator or representative, or on the staff of a congressional committee. In September, Vranes will join over 40 other scientists and engineers who can expect to serve as legislative assistants on Capitol Hill, carrying out a range of duties such as organizing congressional hearings, preparing legislation, advising on votes, meeting with lobbyists, writing press releases or speeches, and occasionally answering constituent mail. As they gain the trust of the senator or representative, Congressional Science Fellows could be asked for assistance on the U.S. House or Senate floor during legislative debates. In some cases, Fellows have accepted offers to become permanent staff members following their Fellowships.