Parks is a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter. His thesis is on the use of the Internet by members of Congress. Congressional fellows work in congressional offices for one year, with half their term in the Senate, half in the House of Representatives. John Bibby, who is Parks's thesis advisor, said the fellows become part of the professional congressional staff in a participant learning situation.
Fellows also attend seminars and educational programs and meet prominent government officials.
It's a real feather in his cap and something we should be proud of. Parks's congressional fellowship begins in November.