Federation of American Scientists
Elevating Science Policy and Communications
Through joint convenings and collaborative programming, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) provides Hertz Fellows with access to valuable training and networking opportunities in science policy and communications while exploring solutions to pressing policy topics like biosecurity.
Bridging Science and Policy
The Hertz Foundation and FAS are collaborating to connect scientific expertise with policy action. Hertz Fellows gain access to FAS’s science policy programming and network of experts, providing insight into career paths in science policy and communications. FAS, in turn, engages the robust and multigenerational Hertz Fellowship network of experts. Together, FAS and the Hertz Foundation co-hosted a topical forum and collaborated on a Day One memo, providing Hertz Fellows engagement opportunities in policy conversations.
Partner BENEFITS
TALENT AND NETWORK ACCESS
- Closer connections to in-school Hertz Fellows and early-career scientific talent
- Access to senior-level mentors and expertise in science and technology fields
- Opportunities for co-branding, co-funding, and co-programming
HERTZ FELLOW BENEFITS
PATHWAYS IN SCIENCE POLICY
- Greater awareness of science policy, advocacy, and science communications career paths through FAS expertise and programming
- Access to expanded research and policy memo drafting opportunities through the FAS network
- Opportunities to access FAS’ broader policy networks
“There’s rich expertise and deep scholarship in the Hertz network. Hertz Fellows bring the kind of tenacious, creative thinking that’s essential for turning good scientific ideas into real-world action.”
Erica Goldman
Director of Day One and Policy Entrepreneurship, FAS
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Hertz Foundation and FAS Help Fellows Bridge Science and Policy
When scientists bring their voices to the policy arena, the real-world impact of their knowledge can be amplified — and a collaboration between the Hertz Foundation and the Federation of American Scientists aims to make that intersection more accessible to Hertz Fellows.
EVENT
HERTZ TOPICAL FORUM: BIOSECURITY
The Hertz Topical Forum: Biosecurity, supported by the generosity of Eric and Wendy Schmidt, took place on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Washington DC. The event is a collaboration co-hosted by the Hertz Foundation and the Federation of American Scientists.
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about the Federation of American Scientists
FAS envisions a world where cutting-edge science, technology, ideas and talent are deployed to solve the biggest challenges of our time. We embed science, technology, innovation, and experience into government and public discourse in order to build a healthy, safe, prosperous and equitable society. Learn more
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