Summer 2007 Fellow email: ktebrook@stanford.edu
Faculty Mentor: Mary Sprague, Departments of Political Science and Public Policy
Faculty Mentor email: msprague@stanford.edu
Office Description:
The Government Accountability Office aims to oversea Congress and embolden governmental affairs. Fellows will acquire a unique insight into the processes and intricacies of Congress and contribute to the research and policy of the organization.
Office Website: http://www.gao.gov/
Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:
Corporate Taxation Policies:
1) R&D Tax Credit (research, interviews, presentation to Senate Finance Committee tax advisers)
2) International corporate tax burdens (literature review, interviews, final write-up)
Desired Personal Qualities:
- Interest in and passion for policy, government, and economic issues
- Takes initiative
- Able to work independently
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Works well in groups (projects are team-based)
Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:
- Experience working in a professional workplace
- Ability to perform research thoroughly and efficiently
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Comfort speaking and presenting work publicly
- Strong writing skills
- Familiarity with Congressional policy issues
Main Fellowship Disciplines:
- Public Policy, Public Finance/Economics, Research, and Communication
Languages:
All work done in English