Bill Overview
Title: Samya Rose Stumo National Air Grant Fellowship Program Act of 2022
Description: This bill commemorates the lives lost as a result of Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane crashes. In particular, the bill changes the name of the National Air Grant Fellowship Program to the Samya Rose Stumo National Air Grant Fellowship Program in honor of a public health advocate who died in one of the crashes. (The fellowship provides graduate students in aerospace engineering and related fields with aviation policy experience.)
Sponsors: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Target Audience
Population: Graduate students in aerospace engineering and related fields
Estimated Size: 15000
- The bill renames an existing fellowship, which previously was the National Air Grant Fellowship Program, in honor of a crash victim.
- This fellowship is aimed at graduate students in aerospace engineering and related fields, which implies the global target population includes these students worldwide.
- The number of people who are enrolled in or recently graduated from aerospace engineering and related fields across the world gives an estimate of the target population.
- Aerospace engineering programs exist worldwide, attracting numerous students who might be interested in this fellowship.
Reasoning
- This policy primarily impacts a small and specific group - graduate students in aerospace engineering and related fields.
- The financial constraints of the program mean it must be selective in awarding fellowships, targeting fewer than 100 students annually.
- Given the program's focus, individuals directly impacted are likely those in academic environments, specifically universities with engineering programs.
- Some indirect impacts might occur in areas with universities offering aerospace programs, affecting local communities and academic staff, but these will be minimal.
- Most Americans not involved in aerospace education or policy are likely unaffected by this bill.
- Awareness of the policy might be low among the general population since it is a renaming act with limited direct implications for non-target groups.
Simulated Interviews
Graduate Student (Cambridge, MA)
Age: 24 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I am really touched by the renaming of the fellowship in honor of Samya Rose Stumo. It makes me more motivated to apply to programs like these that value human life and safety in aviation.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Graduate Student (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 26 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As someone who might benefit from this fellowship, I appreciate the dedicated focus on safety. It feels more purposeful now.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Undergraduate Student (Dayton, OH)
Age: 22 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a nice gesture to rename the fellowship. It's good to see a focus on aviation safety in academia.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Aerospace Engineer (Houston, TX)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's important to prioritize safety in training programs. This is a tribute to those we lost and a step towards improving safety.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
University Professor (Seattle, WA)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Renaming the fellowship highlights an important issue. I hope it encourages students to focus on safety and ethical responsibilities in engineering.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Graduate Student (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 23 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This renaming supports safety focus, and I am considering applying as it aligns with my career goals.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Aerospace Technician (Huntsville, AL)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- While I am unlikely to apply for this fellowship, I support its emphasis on key safety issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Graduate Student (Boulder, CO)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Though indirectly related, this reflects positively on the aviation field's safety efforts.
- It's great to see an academic focus on safety and sustainability coinciding.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Undergraduate Student (Ann Arbor, MI)
Age: 21 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It’s good to see tragedies like these not forgotten. However, as an undergrad, this doesn't directly impact me yet.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Policy Advisor (Washington, D.C.)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This renaming is a poignant reminder of safety importance. It’s crucial we foster this in future engineering leaders.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $500000 (Low: $100000, High: $1000000)
Year 2: $500000 (Low: $100000, High: $1000000)
Year 3: $500000 (Low: $100000, High: $1000000)
Year 5: $500000 (Low: $100000, High: $1000000)
Year 10: $500000 (Low: $100000, High: $1000000)
Year 100: $500000 (Low: $100000, High: $1000000)
Key Considerations
- No significant budgetary changes due to mere renaming of the fellowship.
- Minimal administrative updates required due to the renaming.