The Optical Society of America and the Materials Research Society have opened their 2001-2002 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow Program, with an application deadline of Jan. 12, 2001. The fellow will work as a legislative assistant on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee, and will attend a yearlong seminar series on science and public policy issues. More information about the program and a list of the application requirements are available at www.mrs.org/pa/fellowship.