AMS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop Fellows
Each year, the American Mathematical Society sponsors two students to participate in the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop , organized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This program introduces STEM students to the federal policy-making process and empowers them to become advocates for basic research throughout their careers.
Overview
Selected students will travel and participate in a three-and-a-half-day workshop in Washington, D.C., learning about the structure and organization of Congress, the federal budget and appropriations processes, and tools for effective science communication and civic engagement. To learn more about the workshop and its impact, read about our most recent fellows' experience in this AMS Newsroom article.
The AMS will cover all workshop and travel costs. Sponsored students must attend the entire workshop.
The 2026 CASE workshop will be held from April 12 to April 15, 2026.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements: Students must be an AMS student member or enrolled full-time in an undergraduate (preferably an upper classman) or graduate degree program in the mathematical sciences at an AMS member institution. Students from foreign countries are eligible if studying here in the United States.
Application Materials
- 1 page Curriculum Vitae which must include the name and contact information for two references (letters of reference not required)
- Statement of Interest (500 word maximum)
2025 CASE Fellows
"I left the workshop with a broader understanding of the federal appropriations process and motivated to bring that knowledge and energy back to my campus. I look forward to continuing to engage in science policy at the local and national level, including through new initiatives I am developing in collaboration with our campus advocacy lead to involve students more directly in these efforts."
"The CASE Fellowship offered an individual look at how policy works and provided specific insight into how it interacts with STEM. The workshop allowed me to connect with both policy-interested mathematicians and other diverse STEM professionals all seeking to make a positive difference with their work."
"The CASE Workshop made science advocacy feel possible for an ordinary graduate student, and it was a wonderful place to meet fellow grad students from across science and across the U.S. Getting to know the other participants was one of the most rewarding parts of the workshop."
Contact
For additional information, please contact AMS Government Relations .