Horizon Institute for Public Service

📣 One week left until applications close for the Horizon Fellowship! 📣 Horizon fellows spend up to two fully-funded years working on emerging technology policy in think tanks, congressional offices, and executive agencies in Washington, DC. ➡ Apply by August 30th! Advances in emerging technology like AI and biotechnology are profoundly reshaping many domains of life. The US government plays an essential role in developing and governing new technologies, crafting policies to take advantage of their benefits and guard against the potential harms they pose. As a fellow, you will become part of a community of dedicated professionals working on these pressing global challenges. The program provides hands-on experience within the US federal government or influential think tanks, allowing you to apply your expertise to real-world policy issues and launch a career in public service. To date, 100% of Horizon alumni have gone on to full-time policy and public service positions or to graduate programs after completing their fellowship, including at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Government Accountability Office, and the Pardee RAND Graduate School. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and career stages. Prior policy experience is not required. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the world and want to contribute their skills to solving challenging problems related to emerging technology. Read more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/dd-DZ9C4

Interested in emerging tech and public service? Join us today for a career Q&A with Jen Easterly and Lisa Einstein, Monday, Aug. 12 at 6-7pm ET. Jen Easterly is the Director of CISA at DHS. Lisa Einstein is the first Chief AI Officer at DHS and a former Horizon fellow. Registration available at: https://lnkd.in/g8QF_vtJ

In this week's session on careers in emerging technology policy, Sophia Brown-Heidenreich will be speaking with Georgia Lagoudas, Grace Park, and Brandon Liu about "What's It Like Working in the Executive Branch?" Tune in for this conversation from 6-7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 6th! About the speakers: - Georgia Lagoudas is a senior fellow at the Brown University Pandemic Center and former Senior Advisor for Biotechnology and Bioeconomy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). - Grace Park is a Horizon fellow completing their placement as a policy advisor at the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Development and Emerging Capabilities (DOD). - Brandon Liu is a Horizon fellow who completed a placement at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and is now serving as a technology fellow with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This interactive session is part of Horizon's summer speaker series on careers in AI and biotechnology policy. All panelists are speaking in their personal capacities. Registration for this and other sessions is available on the Horizon website: https://lnkd.in/g8QF_vtJ

Today, we are excited to have Katherine B. Szarama PhD, Tanya Das, Ph.D., Victoria Houed, and Parth Ahya join Horizon to talk about: "Working In and With Government to Catalyze Tech Progress." This conversation is part of Horizon's summer speaker series on careers in emerging technology policy. Today's session will take place on Zoom at 6 p.m. ET. Register now at: https://lnkd.in/g8QF_vtJ

Join us on Wednesday, July 31st from 6-7 p.m. ET for a Q&A with Jason Matheny, CEO of the RAND Corporation and former deputy director for national security in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). This conversation is part of Horizon's summer webinar series on careers in emerging technology policy. Register here to participate: https://lnkd.in/g8QF_vtJ

Applications are now live for the 2025 Horizon Fellowship! The deadline to apply is August 30th. The Horizon Fellowship places experts in AI, biotechnology, and other emerging technologies in federal agencies, congressional offices, and leading think tanks in DC for up to two years. Fellows will join a community of 50+ alumni and receive comprehensive training, networking opportunities, and financial support to launch their careers in public service. Advances in fields like AI and biotechnology are profoundly reshaping many domains of life. The US government plays an essential role in developing and governing new technologies, crafting policies to take advantage of their benefits and guard against the potential harms they pose. As a fellow, you will become part of a community of dedicated professionals working on these pressing global challenges. The program provides hands-on experience within the US federal government or influential think tanks, allowing you to apply your expertise to real-world policy issues and launch a career in public service. No prior experience in policy required! Key details: 🕑 Duration: 6 months for junior fellows and 12 months for fellows (with potential for a second term renewal) 💲 Compensation: $90,000/year equivalent for junior fellows and approximately $125,000 for fellows (including benefits) 🗓 Start date: Summer 2025 (with part-time, remote training from January–March 2025) 📍 Location: Washington, DC The application deadline is August 30th, 2024: https://lnkd.in/d3cuEFdW Interested in learning more about emerging tech policy opportunities in government? Visit our Emerging Tech Policy Careers website (https://lnkd.in/enxiGpHE) and join Horizon for the third annual summer speaker series, which runs until the end of August and includes info sessions on the Horizon Fellowship: https://lnkd.in/g8QF_vtJ

Applications are now live for the 2025 Horizon Fellowship! The deadline to apply is August 30th. The Horizon Fellowship places experts in AI, biotechnology, and other emerging technologies in federal agencies, congressional offices, and leading think tanks in DC for up to two years. Fellows will join a community of 50+ alumni and receive comprehensive training, networking opportunities, and financial support to launch their careers in public service. Advances in fields like AI and biotechnology are profoundly reshaping many domains of life. The US government plays an essential role in developing and governing new technologies, crafting policies to take advantage of their benefits and guard against the potential harms they pose. As a fellow, you will become part of a community of dedicated professionals working on these pressing global challenges. The program provides hands-on experience within the US federal government or influential think tanks, allowing you to apply your expertise to real-world policy issues and launch a career in public service. No prior experience in policy required! Key details: 🕑 Duration: 6 months for junior fellows and 12 months for fellows (with potential for a second term renewal) 💲 Compensation: $90,000/year equivalent for junior fellows and approximately $125,000 for fellows (including benefits) 🗓 Start date: Summer 2025 (with part-time, remote training from January–March 2025) 📍 Location: Washington, DC The application deadline is August 30th, 2024: https://lnkd.in/d3cuEFdW Interested in learning more about emerging tech policy opportunities in government? Visit our Emerging Tech Policy Careers website (https://lnkd.in/enxiGpHE) and join Horizon for the third annual summer speaker series, which runs until the end of August and includes info sessions on the Horizon Fellowship: https://lnkd.in/g8QF_vtJ

Learn what it takes to launch & accelerate your career in emerging tech policy at Horizon’s 3rd annual summer speaker series, running until the end of August! The Horizon summer speaker series offers participants the chance to connect with leading policy practitioners in AI, biotech, and other fast-moving fields to discover the ins and outs of a career at the intersection of emerging technology and public service. Whether you’re a student considering post-graduation opportunities or a mid-career professional interested in transitioning your career, Horizon’s summer speaker series is for you. The rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies demands a new generation of leaders who can navigate complex technical and ethical challenges. By attending, you'll gain invaluable insights into this dynamic field, understand its growing importance in shaping our future, and learn how your skills and passions can contribute to emerging technology policy. This year, speakers include: - Jen Easterly (Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) - Jason Matheny (CEO of the RAND Corporation) - Elizabeth Cameron (former Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefense in the National Security Council) - Gerald Parker (Director of the Pandemic and Biosecurity Policy Program at the Scowcroft Institute for International Affairs) Each session will cover different aspects of working in policy, including what it is like to work in Congress, think tanks, and the executive branch, whether to pursue graduate degrees in policy, and which pathways exist for individuals transitioning into policy from science and tech, law, and business. Sessions will be highly interactive, with time for audience Q&A, and will not be recorded. Follow this link to register: https://lnkd.in/g8QF_vtJ

We're growing Horizon! Three open roles: (1) operations, (2) talent strategy, and (3) research. Check it out if you're passionate about building pipelines into public service for emerging tech talent. Deadline is June 21st. Read more about the Horizon Institute for Public Service and find the job descriptions on our website at: https://lnkd.in/eeSMQV4H

Great news - Horizon Fellowship alum Shayna Korol was selected by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists as their 2024 biosecurity editorial fellow. As part of our inaugural class, Shayna did her Horizon fellowship at the Nuclear Threat Initiative, where she stayed on as a full-time employee after her placement. Congratulations, Shayna! https://lnkd.in/egCekd9u