D.C. During the internship they learn how government officials make decisions on complex technological issues and how engineers can contribute to legislative and regulatory public policy decisions. Throughout the ten weeks, the students interact with leaders in the Congress and the Administration, industry, and prominent non-governmental organizations. Meetings with congressional Committees, executive office departments, and corporate government affairs offices are daily activitites. In addition, each student researches and presents a paper on a topical engineering-related public policy issue that is important to the sponsoring society . Review the WISE Research Products for examples.
Students also interact with and are mentored by representatives of their sponsoring societies.
Lodging and travel expenses are also be covered. WISE is a truly outstanding program. It also had a major influence on my career goals. The how's and why's of public policy would have been a complete mystery had it not been for the WISE experience. I strongly urge any eligible candidates to apply.