IOB Doctoral candidate Olivia Asher was selected for the 2026 American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) and Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) Public Policy Fellowship.  The Fellowship provides young scientists with valuable first-hand experience in science policy in Washington DC. Click here for more information on this fellowship.

Olivia Asher, an IOB PhD Candidate with glasses and a braid, wears a white shirt with a black collar and red sweater as she stands outdoors with a blurred background.

Logo with a stylized gray dome resembling a capitol building, encircled by blue text reading Public Policy Fellowship, highlighting the AIBS connection for IOB PhD Candidates.American Institute of Biological Sciences logo with a blue sky background and partial circular design on the left, highlighting AIBS & SURA Public Policy Fellowship.The image shows the SURA logo in bold, blue letters on a white background, highlighting its connection with programs like the SURA Public Policy Fellowship.