Georgia Public Broadcasting Radio reporter Emily Kopp has been

selected to participate in the American Political Science Association

Congressional Fellowship Program. Founded in 1953, the APSA

Congressional Fellowship Program is the nation's oldest and most

prestigious congressional fellowship.

As a member of the 2007-2008 Class of Congressional Fellows,

Kopp will have the opportunity to gain a "hands on" understanding of

the legislative process by serving on a congressional staff. The goal

of the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program is to enhance public

understanding of policy-making and improve the quality of scholarship,

teaching and reporting on American national politics.

In her role as a reporter for GPB Radio, Kopp specializes in

Georgia politics and manages the state Capitol news bureau, where she

covers the General Assembly. Among the issues she has covered in the

past year are the battle over school funding between the state and

local school systems, Georgia's new immigration law and the financial

crisis and enrollment freeze in Georgia's health care program for

children.

Among her many honors, Kopp was named 2006 Journalist of the Year in the category of Radio Reporting by the Atlanta Press Club.

Kopp was selected for the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program

as part of a nationwide competition. Candidates must first submit their

applications for a paper review before being invited before an outside

selection panel.

"I strive to produce stories that strike a nerve with our

listeners, and perhaps make them think differently about politics,"

says Kopp. 'When I retire decades from now, I hope that I can look back

on my work and believe that I have increased the public's understanding

of the political process and how it impacts their lives. The APSA

fellowship will serve as a critical stepping stone in my career path

because it will allow me to gain insights that will shape my reporting

and writing for decades."

In addition to her work for GPB Radio's newscasts, Kopp also regularly contributes to public radio programs including NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered,

as well as American Public Media's Marketplace.

"Emily's reporting skills and zeal for delivering information to

our listeners have greatly contributed to the caliber of GPB Radio news

operations," said GPB Executive Director Nancy Hall. "We wish her well

as she pursues this wonderful opportunity and look forward to her

future career pursuits."

For the latest news from GPB Radio, tune in to one of its 16

stations across the state or visit the Georgia Public Broadcasting web

site at www.gpb.org and click on the

"Georgia News" icon. You'll find morning and afternoon news headlines,

as well as stories from GPB Radio reporters. You can also listen to a

daily GPB Radio news podcast.

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