In the Dorman Blaine Congressional Fellowship program at Mississippi State University, engineering students will not only learn about important working skills, but more importantly...opening a new door into their professional careers.

More possibilites include:

  • Developing professional skills
  • Enhancing your engineering career path
  • Opening doors to career fields - engineering and patent law, government, and business
  • Living in Washington, D.C. for a semester and work on Captiol Hill
  • Observe government in action and watching the political process firsthand
  • Witness history in the making!
  • Visiting historical buildings, monuments, and museums
  • Developing your leadership skills and gaining insight regarding teamwork, communication, ethics and standards of integrity
Details
  • Fellowship opportunities exist with: Senator Trent Lott and Senator Thad Cochran
  • Fellowships coincide with fall and spring semester dates
  • Fellows maintain current student status for financial aid and other purposes-much like a cooperative education exeperience.
Benefits
  • Gain valuable experience
  • Network and make friends!
  • Experience Washington, DC and the rich political and cultural opportunities available
  • Observe government in action
  • Have fun and meet new people!
Duties
  • Attending committee hearings
  • Assisting with preparation of briefings for members of the House and Senate
  • Researching legislation and items of concern to the Congressman and constituents
  • Writing response letters to address requests and constituent concerns and problems
  • Utilizing computer skills for presentations, reports and Intranet activities
  • Giving tours of the Capitol Building to constituent visitors!
  • Assisting professional staff members with constituent mail, computer tasks, and office details
Support
Dorman
Blaine

Beginning in the fall of 1999, the Congressional Fellowship Program became possible through the generosity of Dorman Blaine. A 1961 civil engineering graduate, Mr. Blaine's endowment pays for partial support of the fellow's expenses.

  • Accommodations (rent, utilities, and furniture rental) close to the House and Senate offices
  • Travel-related expenses
  • Meal expenses stipend
  • Moving expenses stipend
Selection Guidelines

Fellows must be currently enrolled engineering undergraduates in good academic standing at Mississippi State University who:

  • Demonstrate leadership skills in the classroom and involvement in college activities, professional organizations and honorary societies. Community and civic participation is encouraged.
  • Possess strong oral, written and research skills
  • Desire to understand the political process and serve others
Contact Information

For more information or to request an application, contact:
Dr. Donna Reese
Associate Dean for Academics & Administration
250 McCain Hall, Box 9544
Mississippi State, MS 39762
662-325-2270