Join us for an exploration into science policy in the nation's capital! Our five-day trip includes lodgings, and most meals, flights - if you choose, educational discussions, and of course the opportunity to see Washington, D.C. landmarks like the White House, National Mall Memorials, Smithsonian Museums, and the Capital.

And, because this trip is scheduled at the beginning of winter break, we understand that some may wish to stay in D.C. or travel to other destinations from D.C. following our program, or even just meet us in D.C. for the program, while others will want to return to LA, so we are offering three great options to choose from:

Option 1: Cost $650 Round Trip Travel
Caltech to Washington, D.C. and then return to Caltech

Option 2: Cost $425 One-way Travel
Caltech to Washington, D.C. (arrange your own travel from there)

Option 3: Cost $525 One-way Return
Arrange your own travel to Washington, D.C. then join the group for one-way Travel back to Caltech

Option 4: Cost $200 No Travel
Meet us in D.C. for the five-day program only (arrange your own travel)

Discuss science policy with those who have played a role in setting and implementing policy for the United States, including: lobbyists and advocates, science advisors and politicians, and in many cases Caltech Alumni. Notable visits from past trips included: Vice President Gore's Science Advisor, the Science Advisor to Secretaries of State Clinton and Kerry, the Director of DARPA, the Director of the NSF, policy advisors at the NIH, the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and more.

Space is limited- don't miss this opportunity! Questions? Ask us by phone (626) 395-6163, by email caltechy@caltech.edu, or in-person at the Caltech Y (505 South Wilson – next to the Caltech Credit Union).

The goal of the Washington DC Science Policy Trip is to advance political understanding and promote engaged, responsible citizenship.