The American Geophysical Union (AGU) explores a potential new career pathway for geoscientists - the Science Politician. Author Shane Hanlon argues the time and the markets are right for graduate and Ph.D.-level scientists to pursue a career in politics. To get potential scientists started there are links to organizations trying to get scientists elected to office. Fellowships and internships provide opportunities for scientists to break into the science policy world. The deadline for AGI's William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellowship, the Geological Society of America-USGS Congressional Fellowship, the AGU Congressional Fellowship is on Feb. 1. Additionally, the Soil Science Society of America and the Society for Mining and Metallurgy Exploration, Inc. also offer fellowships.