Moscow, Idaho (KIFI) — An expansion of the fellowship program across three Idaho universities places two scientists in Idaho government agencies, bringing their scientific expertise to policy making.

The Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship (ISTPF) places scientists, social scientists, and engineers in state government to help shape policy while applying their knowledge and skills to address the most pressing challenges facing Idaho. A non-partisan program to learn first-hand about The third-year fellowship is a partnership of Boise State University, Idaho State University, and the University of Idaho. The U of I’s McClure Center for Public Policy Research is his leader in the program.

New Fellows Dr. Anna Briggs and Dr. Sarah Maher started their fellowships in late August. Briggs spends a year of fellowship in her office with the Idaho Legislative Service and Maher with the Idaho Fish and Game Service. This is the first year that ISTPF has placed fellows in the Legal Affairs Bureau. Previously, fellows were placed at the Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Governor’s Office of Species Conservation, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, and the Idaho STEM Action Center.

“The Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship provides Idaho scientists, social scientists, and engineers with valuable experience in policy development and implementation in Idaho,” said Kevin Satterley, president of Idaho State University. increase. “In return, the government of Idaho benefits from the expertise and creativity these fellows bring. provide an opportunity to dedicate their considerable talents to

Briggs holds a PhD in Entomology from the University of Idaho, and a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Zoology and Veterinary Medicine. Her research focused on vector diseases, studying the biological factors that influence malaria parasite transmission.

Maher is a multidisciplinary researcher with expertise in magnetics research and data analysis. She holds a Ph.D. in Earth Science from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, an MS in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a BS in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Victoria.

“The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is proud to work with the ISTPF program to provide exciting opportunities for fellows interested in the intersection of policy and science.” Seat on the ISTPF Advisory Board. “This program has provided our department with valuable insight and support, and has recruited strong candidates with experience in policy evaluation and implementation. I look forward to

ISTPF has raised over $1 million to launch and expand the program. Sources of financial support for the third year include the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Idaho National Laboratory on behalf of the Battelle Energy Alliance, the Idaho STEM Action Center, the Micron Foundation, POWER Engineers, Boise State University, Idaho State University, the University of Idaho, and Includes individuals. Donor.