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114TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 531 

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program and recognizing the significant contributions 

of Albert Einstein Fellows. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

JULY 13, 2016 

Mr. TILLIS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 

RESOLUTION 

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program and recognizing 

the significant contributions of Albert Einstein Fellows. 

Whereas the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program was established in 1990 and formalized by 

law in 1994; 

Whereas Einstein Fellows are selected through a highly competitive process from among the best science, technology, 

engineering, and mathematics teachers in the field and 

represent diverse geographic regions and communities; 

Whereas the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program places exceptional teachers in positions 

within Federal agencies and on Capitol Hill where they 


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contribute to advancing the fields of education, science, 

technology, engineering, mathematics, and public policy; 

Whereas the Department of Energy, through its Office of 

Workforce Development for Teachers & Scientists, and 

the Triangle Coalition for STEM Education have nurtured and developed the Einstein Fellowship Program; 

Whereas over 270 Einstein Fellows have served professionally 

at the Department of Education, the Department of Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 

(NASA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the 

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 

(NOAA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the 

Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the 

United States Senate, and the United States House of 

Representatives; 

Whereas the Einstein Fellowship Program fosters a spirit of 

cooperation between Federal agencies by placing a network of fellows at different agencies; 

Whereas Einstein Fellows provide practical perspectives on 

the application and impact of education policy; 

Whereas Einstein Fellows have made invaluable contributions 

to the formulation of educational policy through advice to 

Members of Congress and officials in Federal agencies, 

the development of legislation, and the creation of innovative educational programs and interventions; 

Whereas Einstein Fellows have experienced unique opportunities for professional growth and development that allow 

for the expansion of skills and knowledge; 


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Whereas Einstein Fellows learn valuable leadership skills to 

advance the fields of education, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and public policy; and 

Whereas Einstein Fellows, during their service and upon the 

continuation of their professional careers, serve as role 

models and examples of dedication and commitment for 

past, present, and future generations of educators and 

public servants: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) recognizes the significance of the 25th anni3 versary of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educa4 tor Fellowship Program; 

5 (2) recognizes the value of having current 

6 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 

7 teachers directly engaged in the policymaking proc8 ess; 

9 (3) recognizes the sacrifices made by teachers 

10 who interrupt their careers to serve as Einstein Fel11 lows; 

12 (4) supports the continuation of the Einstein 

13 Fellowship program; 

14 (5) encourages Federal agencies and congres15 sional offices to host Einstein Fellows and to lever16 age the expertise of former Einstein Fellows; and 

17 (6) recognizes the contributions of past, 

18 present, and future Einstein Fellows. 

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