Subject: Applications Sought for 2008 WISE Program

ASTM International Academic Members:

Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE)

Each year, outstanding engineering students are selected to spend
nine weeks in a special summer program, called the WISE Program, in
Washington, D.C. Selected applicants learn how government officials
make decisions on complex technological issues and how engineers
can contribute to legislative and regulatory public policy
decisions. In addition, each student researches and presents a
paper on a topical engineering-related public policy issue that is
important to the sponsoring society.

The students work under the guidance of a prominent engineering
professor who serves as Faculty-Member-in-Residence. Students also
interact with and are mentored by representatives of their
sponsoring societies. A stipend of $2,100.00 is provided to cover
the Intern's living and travel expenses. Lodging is provided;
participants are housed in a dormitory on the campus of George
Washington University in the heart of Washington, DC.

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.

Applications are now being sought for the Summer 2008 WISE Program
(8 June - 8 August 2008). The application deadline for ASTM
International has been extended to 10 February 2008.

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.

If you know a student that might like to apply for a WISE
Internship, have them select ASTM International from the sponsoring
societies list and download a 2008 WISE program application and
follow the instructions provided:

http://www.wise-intern.org/index.html

James P. Olshefsky
ASTM International
Director, External Relations
Phone:610-832-9714
Fax:610-832-9599