Also called: Science Policy Fellow
Advises Congress, agencies, or nonprofits on laws about science, health, and the environment.
Briefs a senator's staff on the risks of a new gene-editing technology, drafts a summary of a bill, and meets with scientists and advocates.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. Master's or PhD in a science; AAAS fellowships are a common entry.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Public Policy, Political Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts bill summaries and briefs; meetings with lawmakers and weighing values stay human.
Classes: AP Government, AP Biology, Debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3094.
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