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How To Apply

Applications for WISE are sought from outstanding engineering students who display evidence of leadership skills and have a keen interest in public policy. Minority students are encouraged to apply.  

The Summer 2009 WISE Program is scheduled from 8 June - 7 August 2009. 

To qualify for consideration, applicants must be juniors, seniors, or entering their final year of undergraduate studies in engineering (or computer science).  WISE will also accept applications from engineering grads who are beginning Masters level study in a technology policy-related degree.  Interns must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States of America

Applicants are required to fill out an application form, write two brief (one page) essays in response to questions, arrange for two faculty references, and forward an official transcript.

WISE applicants should apply directly to their desired sponsor using the contact information provided.  ANS, ASCE, ASME, IEEE and SAE will sponsor only individuals who are members of their societies at the time of application. 

To apply for a WISE Internship, select a sponsoring society(s), download a 2009 WISE program application and follow the instructions provided.  All application materials must be postmarked by 31 December 2008

Sponsoring Societies Download
Application Form
American Institute of Chemical Engineers

 

AIChE WISE Program
c/o Dr. Maria Burka
National Science Foundation

4201 Wilson Blvd, Rm 565

Arlington, VA 22230

Tel:  703-292-7030
Email: mburka@nsf.gov

 

 

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American Nuclear Society

 

Attn: ANS WISE

American Nuclear Society

Outreach & Volunteer Development

555 N. Kensington Ave.

La Grange Park, IL 60526

Email:  outreach@ans.org

 

POC for WISE-related questions:
 Dr. Alan E. Levin, alevin@alum.mit.edu

 

 

 

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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Attn:  ASHRAE WISE
Doug Read
ASHRAE
1828 L St, NW, Suite 906
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202-833-1830
Email: dread@ashrae.org

 

 

 

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American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Attn:  ASME WISE Program
Melissa Carl
1828 L Street, N.W., Suite 906
Washington, DC 20036
Tel:  202-785-3756 <> Fax: 202.429.9417
Email: carlm@asme.org

 

 

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ASTM International

 

ASTM International

100 Barr Harbor Drive

West Conshohocken, PA 19428

POC:  James P. Olshefsky

Tel:  610-832-9714 <> Fax:  610-832-9599
Email:  jolshefs@astm.org

 

 

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Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers

IEEE WISE
1828 L Street, N.W., Suite 1202
Washington, DC 20036-5104
POC:  Marjorie Springer
Tel:  202-530-8364 <> Fax:  202-785-0835
Email:  m.springer@ieee.org

 

 

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SAE International

Attn: SAE WISE Program
Tim Mellon
SAE International
1828 L Street, N.W, Suite 906
Washington, DC 20036-5104
Tel:  202-463-7318 or 724-772-7162
Email:  tim@sae.org

 

 

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In addition to the broad eligibility guidelines for participation in the WISE program, each sponsoring society uses its own criteria in determining which students to select from its applicant pool.  If you have any questions about society sponsorship, contact the designated society coordinator.

Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the WISE program and application process.

TIP:  If you belong to more than one sponsoring society, submit an application to each society of which you are a member in order to increase your chances of being selected.

TIP:  If you are not currently a student member of a WISE sponsoring society, then consider joining.

For questions about the application process not covered in the FAQ, please contact the point of contact for the sponsoring society you are applying to (see above).

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