This public policy fellowship provides a unique learning experience both in Washington, DC and through grassroots efforts at the Fellow’s local university or institution.
“As a DMD/PhD student in-training, I have always enjoyed attending AADR meetings, because it is an opportunity to not only share my passion for science but also meet new faces and reconnect with old ones. While in the past meetings I have always been eager to learn and attend sessions discussing topics surrounding my comfort zone, the 2016 AADR meeting in Los Angeles, CA was special in that I stumbled upon a Hands-On Workshop hosted by the National Student Research Group (NSRG) titled, “Advocacy: Your Future Depends On It.” During this workshop, the importance of advocating for research and research funding was introduced to me, as well as the exciting fact that students like us can make a big impact. read more…
Update by KyuLim Lee, Gert Quigley Fellow 2016-2017