Robert Blakely
Department of Energy
Capitol Hill, Office of Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)
2000-01
Michigan – High School Science
As an education consultant assigned to Senator Patty Murray’s office, Bob was engaged in a diverse number of activities as an Einstein Fellow. During the presidential campaign between Al Gore and George Bush, he was asked to construct a comparison between the two candidates on educational issues such as vouchers, funding, class size, accountability, and technology. He produced two studies-one based on issues (comparing the stand of each candidate) and a second that was a side-by-side comparison with projections of policy impact and legislative input. The second major project Bob undertook was the development of a resource covering all facets of teacher quality. Additionally, he helped prepare and edit speeches for the Senator, attended committee meetings, and helped with constituent correspondence. He felt that he became a functional part of the staff in the Murray office, helping with research for other projects like pipeline safety, the Violence Against Women Act, and natural resources.
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