The ASAS Foundation and Bob Zimbelman Appreciation Club

ASAS/FASS Student Intern Program

In affiliation with the ASAS Foundation, through the Bob Zimbelman Appreciation Club, the ASAS/FASS Student Intern Program offers an opportunity to advanced students in animal science, or a closely related field, to work with the FASS Office of Scientific Liaison on issues relevant to animal agriculture.

The goal of the program is to strengthen the connections between science and the public while simultaneously providing students an opportunity to: (1) observe and participate in the process by which science is communicated to the public as well as elected leadership, (2) improve their communications skills by learning to describe complex technical subjects in a manner comprehensible to non-specialists, (3) increase their understanding of the legislative process, and (4) increase their understanding of the importance of communicating science to various audiences, including elected officials.

Purpose: The program is meant to improve understanding and appreciation of communicating science as well as to sharpen the ability of the participants to communicate complex technical issues to non-specialists.

Eligibility: Applicants must be current members of ASAS. Priority will be given to graduate and undergraduate students in the animal sciences, including dairy, poultry and meat science. Applicants should possess outstanding written and oral communication skills, an interest in the legislative process, and a strong interest in learning about national issues of importance to animal agriculture.

Stipend: Remuneration is $1500, plus a travel allowance up to $1000.

Term: Expected to vary based on the availability of qualified candidates.

Selection Process: A review committee will screen completed applications received by the deadline. The most qualified applicants will be contacted for a phone interview thereafter.

To Apply: The following materials must be received at the address below by February 15, 2004:

• Completed application form available online (www.asas.org/intern/application.htm).
• A copy of your CV/resume.
• Brief sample(s) of your writing (3-5 pages on any current topic of interest in the area of animal agriculture, written in language understandable to the general public – no technical papers, please).
• Three letters of recommendation (to be mailed directly to the program office). Two of these letters should be from faculty members; one should be a personal reference. At least one letter of reference must be from a current ASAS member.
• Transcripts of your undergraduate and/or graduate work.
• Mail to:

ASAS/FASS Student Internship
FASS Office of Scientific Liaison
9650 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, MD 20814

Email: fassosl@faseb.org