GSA Science Policy Fellowship
Fellow activities include:
- Attend congressional hearings and Hill briefings.
- Track geoscience-related legislation as it progresses through Congress.
- Keep GSA members informed about policy activities through GSA’s newsletter, website, and Member Community.
- Plan, schedule, and run Congressional Visits Days, associated training sessions, and other science policy events.
- Assist in developing strategic communications to policy makers.
- Bridge the communication gap between policy makers and scientists.
- Participate in GSA’s Geology and Public Policy Committee activities.
Current Fellow
Joshua Martin, GSA’s 2023–2026 Senior Science Policy Fellow, will serve as the 2026–2027 GSA-sponsored Congressional Science Fellow, bringing expertise in earth science, mineral physics, and federal science policy to his work with Congress. His policy interests include natural resources, critical minerals, geothermal energy, and geologic mapping, with a focus on advancing programs such as the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) and National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program.
In Josh’s current role as GSA’s Senior Science Policy Fellow, he works with congressional offices, federal agencies, and state geological surveys to highlight the role of geoscience in addressing national priorities. He supports GSA’s policy analysis, advocacy efforts, and member engagement opportunities, including Geosciences Congressional Visit Days and activities with the Geology and Public Policy Committee.
Josh earned his Ph.D. from Ohio State University, where he studied high-pressure mineral physics and Earth’s core using statistical modeling, and received his undergraduate degree from Ohio University.
Learn more about the fellowship from 2021-2022 Science Policy Fellow Morgan Monz
Learn More from Past Fellows About the Experience
Exploring Science Policy through GSA
Christine Ray, GSA Today, Volume 33, Issue 6 (June 2023)
GSA Science Policy Fellow: Applying a Scientific Perspective to Policy
Morgan Disbrow-Monz, GSA Today, Volume 32, Issue 5 (May 2022)
Student and Early Career Professionals Update: GSA Science Policy Fellow: An Amazing Student Opportunity to Work on Geoscience Legislation
Connor Dacey, GSA Today, Volume 31, Issue 3-4 (March-April 2021)
Policy Fellow Lindsay Davis meets with Rep. David Price during Climate Science Day.
Science Policy Fellow Elizabeth Goldbaum helps lead a field trip to Capitol Hill.
