Former Congressional Science Fellow covers science for the British Embassy

AGU's 1997–1998 Congressional Science Fellow Julie Moses works only a few miles from her previous office on Capitol Hill, but instead of helping voters from the 10th Congressional district of Ohio, she keeps alert for science and technology advancements in the United States that could help British citizens. Responding to an advertisement in the Washington Post, Moses found that her experience as a Congressional Fellow, advanced science degree, and experience as a postdoc in the U.K. constituted the right combination of skills for the job at the British Embassy. As one of only two scientists working in the embassy, she keeps alert for ways of promoting breakthroughs by British scientists, and stays abreast of technology transfer opportunities. She also follows American public policy developments that could impact British aerospace and related technology sectors. For example, Moses notes that the congressional report issued this year on the subject of alleged transfers of sensitive missile data and technology to China, known as the Cox Report, has had ramifications for British satellite companies. Moses is also charged with making sure the embassy is prepared for any potential problems with the Y2K transition, including drafting contingency plans for employees “in case the electricity goes off.”