FALL 2020 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY Deadline Extended to August 16

 

 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PROGRAM

 

Fall 2020 Internship Opportunities in Science and Technology Policy Deadline Extended to August 16 The Wilson Center's Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) is seeking internship applications for the Fall 2020 semester. Internships with STIP are designed to provide the opportunity for practical experience in science and technology in an environment that successfully combines scholarship with public policy. Interns will gain valuable experience in various projects including publication research and preparation, academic research, and administrative assignments in support of both STIP and Wilson Center activities. We recommend exploring our website first to determine if your research interests align with current STIP programming, such as 5G, AI, and the development of serious games. More details are available on our website. We offer two types of internships: graduate-level research and undergraduate-level research internships. All internships are remote for fall 2020. Internships are unpaid unless otherwise stated. The deadline to apply is August 16, 2020. Application Process For all internships, please submit all application materials to Erin Rohn at Erin.Rohn@wilsoncenter.org. Please specify in the subject line the intended time period for your internship with [SEMESTER] [YEAR] Internship e.g. “FALL 2020 Internship”. If there is a specific topic area or project, please note that in the subject line of the email, e.g. 'FALL 2020 Internship for Digital Futures Project' or otherwise clearly state the focus points in the cover letter. Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. To ensure your consideration, please submit only a completed application. A completed application will have the following materials, compiled into a single PDF. Cover letter explaining your interest in STIP, including dates and availability and confirmation that you can serve in DC CV/Resume A brief writing sample ideally demonstrating your work in science and technology research. About STIP The Wilson Center’s Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) brings foresight to the frontier. The Program examines emerging technologies through vital conversations, making science policy accessible to everyone -- not just scientists. The modern era is defined by exponential leaps in scientific understanding and technological breakthroughs. But the potential impacts of these breakthroughs – in research, in policy, in society – are not always clear. We analyze and translate how emerging technologies will impact international relations, from cybersecurity to artificial intelligence to Big Data. We equip decision-makers and the public with the tools to help understand advancements in science and technology. From hack-a-thons to seminar series for Congressional staff, our goal is to help communicate complex policy topics in an engaging, accessible way. Science policy is not just for scientists. STIP engages with audiences from middle school classrooms to the Hill to help educate and inform the American people about leading issues in public policy. We value science that is experiential and participatory, whether captured through citizen science or serious games.

As a member of BEMA International. Your\Our contribution to COVID-19 and other research. August 4, 2020

Registered Member Since: 3/10/18 05:08:57 (UTC)

My Contribution			My Team
Total Run Time  (y:d:h:m:s)  (Rank)	2:271:00:23:40 (#75,171)		World Community Grid has hundreds of teams where you can contribute as part of a university, country, city, website community, or many, many other themes. Joining a team does not affect your individual contribution, but it does allow you to participate as part of a larger group.
Points Generated  (Rank)	6,361,612 (#47,047)
Results Returned  (Rank)	11,399 (#47,135)

Statistics By Project

Statistics Last Updated: 8/4/20 12:06:02 (UTC) [11 hour(s) ago]

Project	Points Generated	Results Returned	Total Run Time (y:d:h:m:s)	Badges Earned
OpenPandemics - COVID-19	597,628	1,012	0:129:06:29:21
Microbiome Immunity Project	560,482	1,232	0:118:11:29:43
Help Stop TB	60,897	21	0:011:09:45:23
FightAIDS@Home - Phase 2	88,195	88	0:021:11:43:33
Mapping Cancer Markers	727,300	958	0:163:15:57:20
OpenZika	2,994,626	7,123	1:022:22:09:55
Outsmart Ebola Together	1,319,089	925	0:167:08:28:51
Smash Childhood Cancer	13,395	40	0:001:10:19:34

I Accept the Challenge. 22 Day Pushup Challenge - Veteran’s Suicide Prevention”

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22 Day Pushup Challenge - Veteran’s Suicide Prevention” - We are part of a sub community that only people from it can understand. We are in this fight together!

For day 16, I nominate another great American ... Charles D Sharp

The rules are simple:

* Once you are nominated your 22 days start the following day.

* Every day you record yourself doing 22 push-ups. Do them in any way you can. Effort is what counts…not form.

* Every day you must nominate a different person.

* And finally, have fun with this. This is a simple and interactive way to get the word out about a matter that we must continue to shed light on.

This is Day 16 of my 22-day push-up challenge. I was nominated to do 22 push-ups a day for 22 days to raise awareness for our military veterans. Studies show, we lose 22 veterans a day to suicide, and the hope is this small act shows our teammates they are never alone. We must continue to address the stigma surrounding mental health and proactively remove any guilt, shame, or resistance which stands in the way to seeking care.

Confidential Military Crisis Line: 1 (800) 273-8255 (option 1) or Text 838255

Military One Source:

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/suicide

These brave men and women put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms and we must show them there’s a better way. After all, LOVE is the biggest weapon we have against this…God Bless you and God Bless America! #22forvets

Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19. August 2020

Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19 SAMHSA is committed to providing regular training and technical assistance (TTA) on matters related to the mental and substance use disorder field as they deal with COVID-19. Our TA programs are delivering great resources during this time. View the updated available TTA resources to assist with the current situation.   View TTA Resources

Part III: Practical Hope to the Helper How Faith Communities Can Engage to Prevent Caregiver Burnout Aug. 6, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. ET

MENTAL HEALTH SERIES | PART 3..

'COMPASSION IN ACTION' WEBINAR SERIES: Part III: Practical Hope to the Helper How Faith Communities Can Engage to Prevent Caregiver Burnout    Aug. 6, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. ET Whether it be out of fear, stigma, or a desire to protect, caregivers who provide for the needs of loved ones with mental illness often shoulder the many and misunderstood challenges that accompany a diagnosis. These caregivers are also susceptible to physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual exhaustion. Faith communities have a unique opportunity to extend tangible love, support, and respite. As a result, they can help caregivers before burnout even begins. In this webinar, we explain Principle #3 — The Caregiver Principle — and explore how faith communities can lean into this work, supporting caregivers of family members with mental illness to thrive.     Guest Speakers: Amy Simspon, Author of Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church's Mission Tracee Black-Fall, Founder and Executive Director, Tova's N.E.S.T., Inc.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Whole-of-America Response: “By the Numbers” Update

FEMA ADVISORY

Coronavirus Pandemic Whole-of-America Response: “By the Numbers” Update

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Attached is the first of three “By the Numbers” updates for the Whole-of-America coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response currently underway. These “By the Numbers” updates relate to Medical Supplies and Equipment; Testing; Federal Funding; and Additional Federal Support.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this FEMA Advisory, please contact FEMA Office of External Affairs, Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Division:

·         Congressional Affairs at (202) 646-4500 or at FEMA-Congressional-Affairs@fema.dhs.gov

·         Intergovernmental Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov

·         Tribal Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-Tribal@fema.dhs.gov

·         Private Sector Engagement at (202) 646-3444 or at nbeoc@max.gov

FEMA Mission

To help people before, during, and after disasters.

• FEMA_Advisory_COVID19_ByTheNumbers_20200803.pdf
• ESF15_ByTheNumbers_COVID19__20200803 FINAL.pdf