Tools for Scientists as Constituents

During the next few months, Congress will make critical decisions involving science funding and policy that will greatly impact the physics community. Government officials from both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue have repeatedly stressed the need for scientists to communicate with Members of Congress about the importance of science. Now is the time to participate.

The American Institute of Physics has a number of products and services to assist scientists in this communication. There is no charge. We urge you to review the following list, and send us an email request for printed materials (fyi@aip.org ), and to access information which is available electronically.

We are here to help! Let us know how we can be of service (email: fyi@aip.org ; voice phone 301-209-3095/3094; fax: 301-209-0846.)

AIP offers the following as tools for scientists as constituents:

PHYSICS SUCCESS STORIES:

How has physics-related research and development paid off in the creation of billion dollar industries? What federal funding was instrumental in the initial research or applied stages of development? What are the ways in which physics research has improved the quality of life?

As background information for your correspondence to Members of Congress, or hand out materials to bring along on a visit with a Member or congressional staff, AIP is developing a series of exhibits answering the above questions. Illustrated with photographs and a time line, these two-page exhibits are available without charge. Titles which are now available: Medical Imaging, Lasers, Global Positioning System, The Environment, and New Materials.

A small number of copies of each exhibit are available without charge. To receive a copy(ies) of any or all issues (please specify), please send an e-mail message to fyi@aip.org Contact us for information on larger orders.

COMMUNICATING WITH CONGRESS BROCHURE

Need help in framing a letter or preparing for a meeting with a Member of Congress? Request our new six-panel brochure which provides time-tested tips and guidelines.

INFORMATION, PLEASE: NEW WWW “PHYSICS AND GOVERNMENT” SITE

Looking for information appearing in a previous issue of FYI on various federal budget requests, or their current legislative status? Do you need a committee roster? Interested in a quick summary of the current year’s budget for physics research, or information on the AIP Congressional Science Fellowship Program? Help with all of this and more is found in an easily accessible format on AIP’s Physics and Government Page, at the following URL: http://www.aip.org/gov/

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