On Oct. 16 and 17, 14 MIT graduate students and one postdoc joined by five students from the University of the District of Columbia traveled to Washington to speak to representatives from several federal executive agencies. The trip served as an opportunity for participants to discuss issues related to science and technology policy and the role the federal government plays in addressing these issues. The group of participants met with seven federal agencies: the National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Aeronautics…
