Careers in Space Diplomacy Do Exist

“Space exploration and applications and utilization involve a lot of complex issues where multiple things have to come together in very exquisitely coordinated fashion in order for the space project to succeed.”
2024-05-24T14:34:04-04:00

Use Your Science Background to Contribute to Diplomacy

“Diplomacy for science is where we help reduce the barriers to helping our scientists get access to the best facilities, the best teams, and the people so that they can continue to be leading in the worldwide scientific community.”
2024-05-24T14:32:59-04:00

Learning Opportunities in Ways You Never Would Imagine

“I have a much broader perspective of the world and a much better understanding of how science and the research that we do in labs has an impact on the greater world, how it affects our policy making and how it affects our diplomatic relations.”
2024-05-24T14:31:58-04:00

Rasheeda – Civil Service – Public Affairs

“A Public Affairs Specialist is the link between the Department and the public, and in my case, I work with the media everyday. So I’m the link between the Department and the media and I help to explain our policies and what we do here at State.”
2024-05-24T14:26:23-04:00

Brandon – Civil Service – Program Analyst

“To anyone who is thinking of becoming a Passport Specialist, I would say that no matter what your background is, no matter what your first language is, no matter where you’re from, don’t feel shy about the process or don’t be intimidated about applying to become a Passport Specialist.”
2024-05-24T14:25:08-04:00

Juliana – Civil Service – Foreign Affairs

“Being able to have a direct impact on migration, being able to somehow contribute to my community. It’s quite exciting to be here and be doing policy work, but also getting a glimpse of the reality that I made here.”
2024-05-24T13:53:58-04:00

Adaptability and Flexibility Result in Making a Difference

“I think someone who’s coming into being a Specialist has to be very willing to learn and have to be willing to have a lot of information be given to them at one time. They have to be open to change and be flexible because there is a lot of shifting and changing.”
2024-05-24T13:48:02-04:00

Experience Real-Time Job Satisfaction

“One of the most fulfilling aspects of this job is how quickly your turnaround gets over from your development network to production…Every process you streamline, you’re going to see the benefits of that live, and you can measure your improvements right there.”
2024-05-24T13:46:58-04:00
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