Carrie McDougall, 2003 Knauss Fellow

Her Time in Washington, DC

Carrie McDougall


Tempted by the idea of doing something a little different with your marine science degree?

Curious about the nuts-and-bolts of national marine policy?

If you are a graduate student or recent graduate in marine science or policy, California Sea Grant may nominate you for a NOAA Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship.

Knauss Fellowships provide highly qualified students with paid, one-year positions with "hosts" in executive or legislative offices involved in marine affairs in Washington, D.C. ...

"For me, conducting basic research in a lab didn't satisfy the need I have to work on pressing societal issues," she said. "The work I was able to do as a Knauss Fellow allowed me to address some of these issues. I feel I really made a difference."

Interested?

Read on to learn about how 2003 Knauss Fellow Carrie McDougall spent her fellowship year.