#  2018 Washington DC Trip - Apply by Wednesday, March 7! 

 





March 01, 2018

 

 

The Harvard GSAS Science Policy Group and DMS Policy Path are organizing a trip to Washington, DC from Monday, April 23 to Thursday, April 26, 2018. We will visit government agencies, non-profit organizations, think tanks, and media outlets that are involved in making, implementing, influencing, and communicating science policy. The goal of this trip is to help participants explore career paths in policy and government by introducing them to scientists and policymakers working on science policy and beyond. Most of the expenses for the trip will be covered. We will cover transportation (flight and Metro) and group accommodations for three nights. You will be responsible for your food/drinks and all other personal expenses.

 We will fly to DC on Monday evening (4/23) and return to Boston on Thursday evening (4/26).

 Here's what we require of you in exchange for this opportunity:

 1) You MUST be a GSAS PhD student to apply.  
2\) You're interested in science policy.  
3\) You will participate in the entire trip. If you do not comply, we will fine you to cover the cost of the trip.  
4\) You will participate actively during every meeting, and you will write a report on at least one of these visits.

 Apply now – space is limited! The application will close Wednesday, March 7 at 11:59 pm. If you are selected to participate, you will be notified by Monday, March 12.

 This trip is funded by DMS Policy Path and GSAS GSC.

 If you have questions, please contact:  
Jonathan Moch <jmoch@g.harvard.edu>  
Naren Tallapragada <ntallapragada@fas.harvard.edu>

 Below is the schedule for last year's trip. The itinerary for this year's trip will be similar, though specific visits may be subject to change.

 LAST YEAR:  
Day 1  
21:00 Arrive in DC and check into accommodation

 Day 2  
9:00 NASA  
10:30 House Committee on Space, Science, and Technology  
11:00 AAAS  
12:30 Lunch with science writer Jeffrey Mervis  
14:00 Department of Homeland Security  
16:00 Department of State  
18:00 Networking happy hour with Harvard alumni  
  
Day 3  
9:00 National Academy of Sciences  
11:00 Strategic Marketing Innovations  
14:00 NIH  
17:00 Pew Charitable Trusts

 Day 4  
8:00 White House Office of Science and Technology Policy  
10:00 Department of Education  
12:00 Lunch at the Harvard Office of Federal Relations  
14:00 Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority  
16:00 Government Accountability Office  
21:00 Leave DC

 Learn more about the Harvard GSAS Science Policy Group at [http://projects.iq.harvard.edu/sciencepolicy](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://projects.iq.harvard.edu/sciencepolicy&sa=D&ust=1520909408233000&usg=AFQjCNFevGpJp7-PqseuThAwJqG6TOA8Zg)



 

 

 



 

 

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