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WISE Internship

ANS is a full participant in the Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) Program, with guaranteed support for two students.  ANS-sponsored students must be student members of the Society.

The WISE Program is co-sponsored by several professional engineering societies and the National Science Foundation.  The Program is open to students in engineering or technology and policy programs who are in their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies or in graduate school.  Approximately 15 outstanding students are selected in a nation-wide competition to spend 10 weeks during the summer in Washington, D.C., led by a faculty member-in-residence.

During their internship they attend a series of seminars to learn how government officials make decisions on complex technological issues and how engineers can contribute to legislative and regulatory public policy decisions.  Each intern also completes an independent research project and paper dealing with a technology policy issue.  Interns are housed at George Washington University at the expense of the WISE Program, and receive a stipend for the summer.

Travel expenses to and from Washington are also defrayed by the Program.  Office space for the ANS interns is provided by the Nuclear Energy Institute.

Applications for the 2009 Program are now available on the WISE Web site.  Information about WISE interns and projects from previous years is also available on the WISE Web site, and WISE Programs appear in the September/October issue of ANS News.

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Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE)

American Association for the Advancement of Science

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) invites applications for its 2004-2005 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs.

AAAS sponsors these programs to provide the opportunity for accomplished and societally-aware scientists and engineers to learn more about the public policy-making process of the federal government.  Fellows serve for one year in the Congress or in executive branch agencies, and are valued for their external perspectives and critical thinking skills, a well as for their technical expertise.  Since 1973, nearly 1,600 scientists and engineers have participated in this prestigious, career-enhancing program.

There are 10 different policy fellowship programs and each offers a distinct range of experiences.  Candidates may apply to a maximum of three programs.  Application deadline is January 10, 2004.  For information call 202-326-6700 or visit their Web site at www.fellowships.aaas.org.

American Society of Naval Engineers

The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) is pleased to offer scholarships awards to encourage college students to enter the field of naval engineering and to provide support to naval engineers seeking advanced education in the field.  Since the inauguration of its program in 1979, ASNE has awarded 368 scholarships to students interested in careers in naval engineering.  Scholarship awards are currently ,500 per school year for undergraduate students and ,500 per school year for graduate students.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:
  1. Candidate will be applying for support for either the last year of a full-time (or co-op) undergraduate program or one year of a master's program leading to a designated engineering or physical science degree in an accredited college or university.
  2. Candidate must be a United States citizen.
  3. Candidate must have demonstrated or expressed a genuine interest in a career in naval engineering (for example, a student membership in a professional engineering society, extra-curricular engineering activities and so forth).
  4. All graduate student candidates must be members of ASNE or SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers).
The next awards will be for the college year starting in the fall of 2005.  The recipients will be selected in March/April and announced in May 2005.  Applications and supporting documentation must be received by 15 February 2005.  For further information and application forms, please contact Dennis Pignotti, ASNE Scholarship Committee, The American Society of Naval Engineers, 1452 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3458, phone: (703) 836-6727; or visit the ASNE web site at www.navalengineers.org under scholarships.

Since 1888 the American Society of Naval Engineers has sought to keep its members informed of innovations relating to naval engineering.  The Society sponsors numerous meetings, workshops, and symposia, and, through the Naval Engineers Journal, publishes current technical and research findings.

National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program

This graduate fellowship program of the National Academies - consisting of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council - is designed to engage graduate and postdoctoral students in science and technology policy and to familiarize them with the interactions among science, technology, and government.  As a result, students in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine, business, and law develop essential skills different from those attained in academia, which will help them make the transition from being a graduate student to a professional.

Applications are now being accepted for our 2005 program.  This year, the internship program will comprise three, 10-week sessions:

Winter: January 10 through March 18;  Summer: June 6 through August 12;  Fall: September 12 through November 18

To apply, candidates should submit an application and request that a mentor complete a reference form, both available on the Web at http://national-academies.org/policyfellows.

The deadline for applications is November 1 for the Winter program, March 1 for the Summer program, and June 1 for the Fall program.  Candidates may apply to all three programs concurrently.

Additional details about the program including alumni reflections, eligibility requirements, and how to join our mailing list are also available on the Web site.

National Academy for Nuclear Training

The National Academy for Nuclear Training (NANT) educational assistance is part of a nationwide effort to support U.S. nuclear engineering education.  NANT encourages students to consider careers in the nuclear power industry and provides financial support to students studying disciplines relevant to the industry.  Funds for this program are provided by U.S. nuclear utilities.  Undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships are awarded to university students who demonstrate sincere interest in nuclear industry careers through outstanding academic achievement and industry involvement.

For complete program description, award selection processes, and scholarship applications, visit: www.nei.org/nantscholarships

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

The National Science Foundation invites applications for the 2009 Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF-GRFP) competition.  This program offers up to 3 years of graduate school support worth over ,000 to each awardee - last year 913 awards were granted.  Benefits include a ,000 annual stipend, a ,500 annual cost of education allowance, a one time ,000 travel allowance, and access to TeraGrid supercomputing facilities.

U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents at or near the beginning of their graduate study seeking research-based Master's and/or PhD degrees in NSF-supported science (including social science and psychology) and engineering disciplines are eligible to apply.  The application process opens in August 2008 and closes early November 2008.

Visit www.nsf.gov/grfp or www.nsfgradfellows.org for additional information concerning benefits, eligibility, and tips on applying.  Interested applicants should strongly consider preparing their applications as early as possible to help increase their chances of winning.

NEI Internships
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 • www.nei.org/internships
The following is a good link for NEI scholarships, internships, etc. and expands the list of NEI links already noted: http://www.nei.org/index.asp?catnum=2&catid=210.

Nonproliferation Graduate Program

The program is designed to promote awareness of professional opportunities in national security and nonproliferation.  Interns are selected by various National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) offices responsible for national security work and are then placed in a year-long assignment either in Washington, D.C. or abroad.

Candidates should be first- or second-year grad students with academic specialization in science, engineering, international affairs, political science, economics, international business, or a combination thereof.  Eligibility also hinges on a student's ability to get a DOE security clearance, and that they are a U.S. citizen.

Applications for the 2008 class, which will begin July 2008, will be accepted from May 1, 2007 through October 31, 2007.  Employment in Washington, D.C. starts July 2008 and ends June 2009.  More detailed information on the program, how to apply, the stipend, etc., can be found at www.ans.org/honors/internships/ngp.html.

Roy G. Post Foundation Scholarship

The Board of Trustees of The Roy G. Post Foundation has authorized the 2006 scholarship program.  The Foundation will award scholarships up to US,000 per student, depending on financial need.  The Foundation anticipates making awards to students from within the United States as well as those enrolled in other countries.  Students from Emerging Nations are encouraged to apply.

Application and description are located at http://committees.ans.org/students/2006Post.doc.

U.S. Department of Energy Internships and Scholarships

The DOE, Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology educational programs help ensure an adequate supply of scientists, engineers and technicians for energy-related research, production activities, and the transfer of technology.  The advancement of science, mathematics and technology education is an essential part of DOE's mission.

Related Links:
Office of Science Education
DOE Internships, fellowships, contests, workshops and training for students and educators.
Overview of Programs for Students and Teachers

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate

Undergraduate Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships

For students interested in pursuing the science and technology necessary to protect the nation against further terrorist attacks and protect the rights of American citizens.  Areas of study include: physical, mathematics, computer and information, life, and social sciences, selected humanities and engineering.

Full tuition and monthly stipend provided
U.S. citizenship required

For more application information and deadlines visit: http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Master's and Doctoral Fellowship in Science and Engineering

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Graduate Fellowship Program is designed for highly qualified individuals who aspire to obtain graduate degrees and work in areas requiring highly specialized scientific and technical knowledge and skills.  The Fellowship provides a highly competitive monthly stipend, full tuition and fees, and an annual academic allowance.  U.S. citizenship required.  Current seniors, recent bachelor's degree graduates, and graduate students may apply.  Application Deadline: September 30, 2004.  For more information, visit their web site at www.orau.gov/nrced.

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