GoKawiilIEEE-USA engineers lobby Congress for tech education and research funding
Software engineer Nikhil Jathar, CTO of AvanSaber, joined IEEE-USA's Congressional Visits Day in spring 2025 to advocate for federal support of technology education and research funding. He traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of a broader group of IEEE members invited to meet with congressional staff and push specific policy requests.
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Congressional staffers quoted say they value direct input from engineers and industry professionals because it helps shape policy ideas that originate from constituents, agencies, or committee needs. This suggests grassroots advocacy from technical professionals could carry real weight in shaping tech-related legislation, provided visitors arrive with clear, specific requests rather than general concerns.
- Nikhil Jathar, CTO of AvanSaber, participated in IEEE-USA's 2025 Congressional Visits Day
- Congressional staffers say input from engineers helps inform potential new policies
- Effective advocacy requires a clear, specific ask such as supporting a bill or requesting an agency review
Source: spectrum.ieee.org — Lucas Laursen, 2026-10-22
Published there as: “Why Engineers Should Brave Capitol Hill”
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