H. Res. 1322 

In the House of Representatives, U. S., 

June 15, 2010. 

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 these exceptional teachers in positions within Federal agencies and on Capitol Hill where 

they 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 and Scientists, and 

the Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education have nurtured and grown the Einstein Fellowship 

Program; 

Whereas over 190 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 
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 

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

President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy 

(OSTP), the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives; 

Whereas the Einstein Fellowship Program fosters a spirit of 

cooperation between Federal agencies by placing a network of fellows at these 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 with their advice 

to Members of Congress and officials in Federal agencies, 

by developing legislation, and by creating innovative educational programs and interventions; 

Whereas Einstein Fellows have experienced unique opportunities for professional growth and development, expanding 

their skills and knowledge; 

Whereas Einstein Fellows learn valuable leadership skills to 

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

Whereas the contributions of the Einstein Fellows during 

their service and later upon the continuation of their professional careers, serve as role models and examples of 

dedication and commitment for past, current, and future 

generations of educators and public servants: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) recognizes the significance of the 20th anniversary of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program; 

(2) recognizes the value of having current science, 

technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers directly engaged in the policymaking process; 

(3) recognizes the sacrifices made by teachers who 

interrupt their careers to serve as Einstein Fellows; 

(4) supports continuation of the Einstein Fellowship program; 

(5) encourages Federal Agencies and congressional 

offices to host Einstein Fellows, and to leverage the expertise of former Einstein Fellows; and 

(6) recognizes the contributions of Einstein Fellows, 

past, present, and future. 

Attest: 

Clerk.