2008 AGI/AAPG Semester Internships in Geoscience Public Policy

Are you interested in:
What role science plays in public policy?
How Congress affects the geosciences?
How to become an active citizen-geoscientist?

Would you like to:
Apply your science knowledge to public policy?
Meet with key federal science policymakers?
Attend House and Senate hearings?
Conduct research on current policy issues?

YES? Then come be an intern with the American Geological Institute's (AGI) Government Affairs Program. Representing the geoscience community in Washington DC, the program actively works with Congress and federal agencies to foster sound public policy in areas that affect geoscientists, including water, energy, and mineral resources; geologic hazards; environmental protection; and federal funding for geoscience research and education.

Representing the geoscience community in Washington DC, the program actively works with Congress and federal agencies to foster sound public policy in areas that affect geoscientists, including water, energy, and mineral resources; geologic hazards; environmental protection; and federal funding for geoscience research and education.

AGI seeks outstanding geoscience students with a strong interest in federal science policy for a semester-long internship in geoscience and public policy. Interns will gain a first-hand understanding of the legislative process and the operation of executive branch agencies. They will also hone both their writing and Web publishing skills. Specific activities for the interns include:

• Monitoring and analyzing geoscience-related legislation in Congress.
• Updating legislative and policy information on AGI's Web site.
• Attending House and Senate hearings and preparing summaries.
• Responding to information requests from AGI's member societies.
• Attending meetings with policy-level staff members in Congress, federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations such as the National Academy of Sciences.

AGI is planning to accept an intern during the fall semester of 2008 at a fixed stipend of $4,500 apiece. Stipends for the interns are funded jointly by AGI and a generous grant from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Foundation. The internship lasts fourteen weeks, and the starting date will be based on the schedule of the successful candidate. Geoscience students with an interest in energy and resource issues are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants are strongly encouraged to obtain credit for the internship from their university.

Applications should include official copies of college transcripts, a resume with the names and contact information for two references, and a cover letter stating your science and policy interests and what you feel you can contribute to the program. All application materials for the fall semester must be postmarked by April 15, 2008. Applications should be sent to:

American Geological Institute
Government Affairs Program
4220 King Street
Alexandria VA 22302-1502

Inquiries only to govt@agiweb.org.

AGI is an equal-opportunity employer and especially welcomes applications from women and minorities.

Please send any comments or requests for information to AGI Government Affairs Program at govt@agiweb.org.

Last updated March 25, 2008.

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