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ASM has awarded the ASM Congressional Science Fellowship to Ian D. Simon for 2010- 2011. simonSimon will work on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee during his fellowship year. Simon received his Ph.D. in microbiology from Yale University in May of 2008. In addition to working in a series of policy institutes since graduating, Dr. Simon has led the Biotechnology Initiative of the Asia Institute since October 2008. In this capacity he has created policy reports detailing new strategies that will enhance international collaboration efforts for Korean biotechnology research institutions. Simon has dedicated himself to expanding the depth of his understanding of science policy by taking additional elective classes at the Yale School of Epidemiology and Public Health to understand the economic and social factors that influence health policy decisions. Simon is enthusiastic about starting his fellowship, "I will be able to gain a firm grasp on the inner workings of U.S. science policy making, learn from key players in the science policy and political arena, and engage with both policymakers and scientists in formulating, communicating and advocating effective science policy." Simon was an ASM Minority Undergraduate Research Fellow in 2001 and has been an ASM member since 2006.

ASM has supported Congressional Fellows since 1977. The ASM Congressional Science Fellowship Selection Committee selects a postdoctoral to mid-career microbiologist to spend one year on the staff of an individual congressman, congressional committee, or with some other appropriate organizational unit of Congress. Prospective Fellows must be citizens of the United States, members of ASM for at least one year and must have completed their Ph.D. by the time the fellowship begins in September. The Congressional Science Fellowship is supported in part by the Frobisher Fund, a bequest made to ASM by Martin Frobisher. Contact the Office of Public Affairs at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for more information on the ASM fellowship or go to the ASM web page for a program description: http://www.asm.org/asm/index.php/policy/congressional-science-fellowship-application.html. The deadline for applications for the 2011-2012 fellowship is 18 February 2011.