Fellowship and programs developed to place experts from academia, industry, or executive branch entities in Congress include the TechCongress Fellowship.
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Meet the Scholars 2020: Zach Barnes
Meet the CDS Fellows: Britney Lyons
“Not only do I get to expand upon my knowledge of the complex system that is government, but I also get to do my part in helping Congress build systems to function more effectively during these unprecedented times. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of this process and am excited to see what our team can accomplish with our time here.”
MeriTalk – Six TechCongress Scholars Heading to Hill Offices
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Meet the Scholars 2020: Jackson Brietzke
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We're living through a crisis. That's the reason to apply (not the reason not to).
Where they're serving: the placement for our 2020 Congressional Innovation Scholars
Meet the CDS Fellows: Johncarlo Cerna
“I wanted to continue to learn, grow, and evolve while working towards a more positive future. I wanted to work in an area with high impact, something that could create meaningful change. Most importantly, I wanted to come home happy, knowing I did the best I could to fulfill the dream of positively impacting as many people as possible.”
Meet the Scholars 2020: Noam Kantor
“Making sure technology plays a just and equitable role in our society will not only take “all of us” -- policymakers, civic leaders, everyday people trying to make ends meet, and marginalized groups -- it will take “all of all of us.” In the pursuit of Just Tech, we cannot leave any of ourselves behind because technology will affect every part of our lives. We need not only all the voices in our society, but all of the voices within us.”
Meet the Scholars 2020: Crystal Grant
“As a Congressional Innovation Scholar, I will gain hands-on experience drafting effective legislation, conducting vital oversight, and interacting with constituents and advocacy organizations. I know the year ahead will be a difficult one for a nation stricken by a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, but I am grateful for the opportunity to serve.”
2021 Congressional Innovation Fellowship Informational Events (recordings available here)
Applications are open for the 2021 Congressional Innovation Fellowship
Announcing the 2020 Congressional Innovation Scholars and Digital Service Fellows
MeriTalk – Non-Profit Fellowship Aims to Improve Congressional IT
Calls about the 2020 Congressional Digital Service sprint fellowship (recordings available here)
FedScoop – Coronavirus pandemic amplifies urgency for a Congressional Digital Service
FedScoop amplifies the impact of TechCongress, which is sending technologists to help Congress cover the most pressing digital needs in light of COVID-19.
Amid Pandemic, Congressional Digital Service Fellowship Launches to Improve Legislative Branch IT
Meet the Fellows 2020: Victoria Houed
I'm looking forward to theorizing things like the good and bad avenues in which tech can go, thinking about how we can solve problems within technology preemptively (not once tech has done its damage), and learning enough to create policies that positively impact the lives of as many people as possible.”