More from IEEE Tech Talk… Becoming a public official isn’t just the pre-ordained career path of those with law degrees. Serving the people is a responsibility available to all in a democracy. And scientists and engineers very often make outstanding representatives for those they live among.
According to the article, The American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is held its first annual Campaign Education Workshop on 10 May in Washington, D.C. The May workshop will offer more detail and specifics on how to run a campaign, including how to hire a staff, how to create a budget, how to craft media messages, and how campaigns differ from the school board to the congressional level, Robinson noted. If you’re interested in learning more about this unique opportunity, please visit the SEA Campaign Education Workshop page on the Web. [a little late now though]
Congressman Vern Ehlers, former professor of Physics at Calvin College, says “What the country desperately needs is more scientists and engineers in public office at all levels.”