By STPF fellows Teresa Stoepler, Andrea Carson, and Harvey Hill

The Forest Service also received an increase for research activities amid fights over emissions regulation and EPA in the House committee-approved bill.

As the world population reaches 7 billion, many countries regions confront a scarcity of those basic resources essential for human life—namely adequate food and water. More than just humanitarian crises, resource scarcities and conflicts challenge American security interests in strategic regions such as the Middle East and Asia. Scientists and engineers have the skills and technologies necessary to mitigate scarcity, reduce instability, and fight resource security challenges.

Water Security

The renowned AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships program this month entered into a five-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will provide $30.1 million in support for hundreds of scientists and engineers.

“The EPA award is a wonderful testament to AAAS, to the program, and to the Fellows,” said Program Director Cynthia Robinson. “It is also a fine way to mark the launch of the 30th annual cohort of Fellows at the EPA.”