Application Deadline:  3 December 2001

The IEEE is looking for outstanding student members with strong leadership skills and an interest in public policy to participate in the Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) during the Summer 2002 program (28 May - 2 August). In addition to U.S. citizenship, students must also be in their Junior or Senior years or a recent grad entering a policy-related Masters program.

During the 10 week program, participants learn how the U.S. government makes decisions on complex technological issues and how engineers can contribute to legislative and regulatory public policy decisions. In addition to interacting with government decision-makers and organizations, each WISE Intern prepares a research paper on an engineering-related public policy issue . The IEEE's 2001 WISE Interns tackled topics on electricity reliability, 3G (wireless) spectrum allocation, and policies to bridge the digital divide. Students work under the guidance of a faculty advisor and are mentored by staff and volunteers from the IEEE Washington office. Interns receive a stipend of $1,800 plus travel expenses and lodging.

Program and application information is available on-line at www.wise-intern.org or contact: WISE, Attn: Anne Hickox, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Phone: (724) 776-4841, x7476, Fax: (724) 776-2103, anne@sae.org.