Project News

Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology Policy

The Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology Policy, a rigorous educational program to prepare students pursuing graduate degrees for careers at the interface of science, technology, and decision making, is completing its third year.  Fifteen students are currently enrolled in the certificate program.  They come from a variety of CU departments and institutes including Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Computer Science, Geography, Journalism, Environmental Studies, CIRES, JILA, and Engineering (Aerospace, Civil, Chemical, and Mechanical).  Fourteen graduate students have already completed the program.  Program alumni are serving on the staff of the House Science Committee, interning for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), staffing a congressional office, and pursuing postdoctoral positions in science policy.
For more information see the program website.