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US Public Affairs Programs
Making an impact with US policy supporting optics and photonics.
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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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Capitol Hill Visits
Making connections between US senators and representatives and their constituents on-site in Washington, DC.
Connect in DCDistrict Visits
Invite your US senators and representatives to tour your laboratory or facility.
Connect locallyCongressional Fellowships
Explore a unique public policy learning experience and demonstrate the value of science-government interaction on Capitol Hill
Meet fellows and applyCongressional 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 caucusNational Photonics Initiative
A collaborative alliance among industry, academia and government seeking to raise awareness of photonics
Visit NPI's websiteThe 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