DC Trek Survey

Dear CNSPY Members,

Following the successful panel on “Working for the Federal Government: Scientific Careers in Defense”, the Career Network for Science PhDs at Yale (CNSPY) is excited to announce a unique networking opportunity sponsored by Dr. Wendy Hall from the US Department of Homeland Security. Selected participants will visit Washington D.C. where Dr. Hall will host and pilot them through:

- individual or paired networking sessions with science PhDs working for the government, to get a better understanding of jobs for scientists in policy.

- a policy debate on a relevant issue that we will prepare in advance for, under the guidance of Dr. Hall.

- a seminar/workshop on understanding policy briefs and meetings.

- and if we are very fortunate, a chance to sit in on a policy meeting at the White House.

Organizing this highly immersive opportunity to experience science policy at work, is a labor, time and fund-intensive endeavor and therefore, will be undertaken only if responses to this survey indicate a reasonable level of interest. If you would like to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity, please fill out this survey by October 6th: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K69J2NF . Application forms and other information will be emailed directly to interested candidates.

Thank you.