The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) have joined forces to sponsor a one-year fellowship in Washington,
D.C., that will allow the participant to work in the federal government in a
technical advisory role. Members of ASHRAE or USGBC may apply, but the deadline
for application is
May 1, 2008.
Possible placement areas include Congress, a federal agency such as the
Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency or the General Services
Administration, or the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
“Federal government fellowships provide a valuable public service to the nation
while at the same time providing engineers and scientists with a unique
opportunity to participate directly in the policy-making process,” says Doug
Read, ASHRAE program director of government affairs. “This is an exciting,
rewarding, and educational period in their professional careers. This enriching
experience enables fellows to bring back to their employers an insider's
perspective on government decision making that can contribute significantly to
the mission and vision of the organization.”
“The fellowship is designed to educate participants on the inner workings of
federal policy-making,” said Jason Hartke, director of public policy, U.S.
Green Building Council. “The fellowship
is an opportunity to provide scientific guidance and analysis to
decision-makers, and to increase the visibility and involvement of scientists
and engineers in the public policy arena.”
The fellowship runs from September through August 2009, and an orientation is
conducted through the American Association for the Advancement of Science. A
$50,000 stipend will be provided to the selected fellow.
Candidates should possess a doctoral or other terminal degree in engineering or
another building-related scientific discipline. Final placement of the selected
fellow depends on the needs of the government offices and agencies at the time
as well as on the skills and experience of the applicant.
ASHRAE or USGBC members interested in
applying for the fellowship should contact Doug Read, ASHRAE program director
of government affairs, at 202-833-1830 or dread@ashrae.org.
