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arrival. This approach will facilitate meaningful discussion and questions about how each agency formulates policy decisions, and it will complement the broader overview of the agency and its goals. Benets to students and society This extraordinar y oppor tunity will improve understanding among young scientists and engineers of the policy-making process. It will also increase students awareness of oppor tunities in government for scientists and engineers and better position them for such a career. Ultimately, it is to societys benet to encourage talented MIT-trained scientists and engineers to tackle the complex problems that face our nation in a modern, globalized world. Proposed Budget
Expense Airfare, Metro Lodging Supplies Total Amount $175/student $50/student/night $100 $2,700
Long-term Outlook The Fall 2011 Federal Science Agency Visits will be a pilot program, after which SPI will produce a report analyzing its outcome and identifying potential improvements to the program. Our long-term goal is to establish Federal Science Agency Visits as an annual program to complement SPI's participation in Congressional Visit Days in the spring. To reach this goal, SPI will seek to secure longterm funding and incorporate administration of the program into SPI leaders' recurring responsibilities.
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