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US Public Affairs Programs
Making an impact with US policy supporting optics and photonics.
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Congressional Fellowship Program
Applications are now open. Deadline to apply is 05 January 2024.
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U.S. Chips and Science Act
Learn more about the U.S. Chips and Science Act and related U.S. agency activities
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Careers for Scientists and Engineers in Policy
Watch this webinar to gain insights from a panel of Ph.D. scientists and engineers who have harnessed their scientific and technical expertise for policy.
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Congressional Fellowship Informaton Session Webinar
Learn more about the Congressional Fellowhship program through this webinar on 07 December 2023 at 15:00 EST
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Capitol Hill Visits
Making connections between US senators and representatives and their constituents on-site in Washington, DC.
Connect in DC
District Visits
Invite your US senators and representatives to tour your laboratory or facility.
Connect locally
Congressional Fellowships
Explore a unique public policy learning experience and demonstrate the value of science-government interaction on Capitol Hill
Meet fellows and apply
Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus
The O&P Caucus works to educate Congress on the importance of light-based research and technologies to the economy, security and scientific excellence.
Learn more about the caucus
National Photonics Initiative
A collaborative alliance among industry, academia and government seeking to raise awareness of photonics
Visit NPI's website
The US CHIPS Act
The US Chips & Science Act provides spending guidance for semiconductor incentives, workforce development and science and technology research
Learn more about the act