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2019 PPC

Authors

Miriam Quintal

societies, managers of large federal facilities• Goals of ASEE Advocacy – Conducting outreach to Congress to support funding and sound policy for engineering research and education – Supporting ASEE Councils to enhance advocacy goals of deans and other constituencies – Engaging the Administration and federal agency officials to inform future programs and create new opportunities – Elevating the role of ASEE within the Washington, DC-based scientific, STEM, and higher education advocacy communities and ensuring community advocacy reflects ASEE prioritiesAdvocacy: What’s the Point?Why Advocate?• Advocacy: The process by which ordinary citizens make their interests known to Congress• You can help Members of Congress make informed decisions on

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2019 PPC

Authors

Lewis Burke

other constituencies – Engaging the Administration and federal agency officials to inform future programs and create new opportunities – Elevating the role of ASEE within the Washington, DC-based scientific, STEM, and higher education advocacy communities and ensuring community advocacy reflects ASEE priorities• 2018 Efforts and Successes – Increased funding for the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense basic research – Engagement in federal STEM education strategic plan – Outreach and awareness of engineering technology – Enhancing Department of Defense workforce and industry collaboration – Ensuring engineering is included in federal K-12 education investmentsASEE/EDC Congressional Priorities• Advocate for