The 2020-2021 Eagleton Science Fellows were selected from a pool of candidates with Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the sciences for their accomplishments as scientists, interest in the American political system, and passion for public service. The high-caliber individuals selected all have a desire to better understand how politics affect their scientific discipline and how they can effectively engage with state leaders and institutions.
- Krista Connelly, Ph.D., has a doctorate in neuroscience and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey Department of Corrections
- Peter Frank, Ph.D., has a doctorate in organic chemistry and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey Department of Education
- Kira Lawrence, Ph.D., has a doctorate in geological sciences and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, Office of Clean Energy
- Ian McLaughlin, Ph.D., has a doctorate in neuroscience and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey State Legislature, Assembly Majority Office
- Evvan Morton, Ph.D., has a doctorate in specializes in civil, environmental, and sustainable engineering, and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey State Legislature, Senate Majority Office
- Mai Nguyen, Ph.D., has a doctorate in psychology and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey Department of Children and Families
- Hanna Sherrill, Ph.D., has a doctorate in neuroscience and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey Department of Health
Learn more about the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Class of 2021.
###
ABOUT THE EAGLETON SCIENCE AND POLITICS INITIATIVE The Eagleton Science and Politics Initiative explores: how science, technology, and American politics intersect; the political systems that connect them; and how deeper understanding and clearer communication within and across these disciplines can benefit policymakers, scientists, and the larger public.