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cience and politics are interesting bedfellows...but necessary ones!  
Currently, I think there are four congresspeople with PhDs in the sciences:

Jerry McNerney (CA, PhD in mathematics)
and those in the "physics caucus":
Rep. Vern Ehlers (MI, PhD in physics)
Rep. Rush Holt (NJ, PhD in physics)
Rep. Bill Foster (IL, PhD in physics)

Rep. Nancy Boyda (KS) double majored in chemistry and education as an 
undergrad--and worked as a chemist at the EPA and in management for some 
pharm companies.

Also, during the campaign, the folks at www.sciencedebate2008.com asked 
the two candidates their position on14 science issues. You can read 
thier responses on the webiste. Hopefully, the president elect will stay 
true to his responses!

If you are interested in 'lobbying' for better science and science 
education policy, check out the legislative affairs office of 
professional science organizations.  As a former grassroots 
advocate/science policy wonk for physics, I can assure you that the 
organization would welcome your interest, and likely facilitate contact 
between you and your representative/senator!

-- 
Kimberly A. Duncan, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate/IPSE Coordinator
Interdisciplinary Education Group
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
3115 Engineering Centers Building
1550 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-7128
www.mrsec.wisc.edu/nano

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