Welcome!  This web site, the official online presence of the University of Virginia School of Engineering's Science and Technology Policy Internship Program, provides information about the school's internships for undergraduate engineering students interested in science and technology policy.   We hope you find our web site useful and informative.  To share questions or comments, simply contact us.

Alumni nominated for national scholarships

Several program alumni have recently been nominated by the University for national scholarships: Marin Odioso, alumni class of 2006, Marshall Nominee Hy Martin, alumni class of 2007, Luce Nominee Vinu Ilakkuvan, alumni class of 2007, Truman Nominee The program also has a previous Truman Scholarship and Mitchell Scholarship winner: Markus Weisner, alumni class of 2001

Alumna named outstanding SEAS Graduate

Alsion Tramba, PIP alumni class of 2005, was honored with the School of Engineering's Outstanding Student Award of 2007, presented to a fourth-year student who has exhibited service before self, integrity and excellence. While at the University, Alison participated in numerous leadership and service activities, including serving as Honor Committee Chair. She also received many honors, amongst them nominations for the both the Mitchell and Truman Scholarships. Currently, Alison is working as an Associate Consultant with Bain & Company in Boston.

Now in Paris!

In the summer of 2008, third-year Tallie Faircloth will be interning in Paris, working in the Europe office of the National Science Foundation, which monitors developments in science and engineering in all the European countries (including Russia) and the European Union in Brussels. In the summer of 2007, current fourth-year Christine Devlin held this position, marking the first time the program placed an intern overseas. The program began in 2000 with a focus on the federal government. In 2006, we expanded to state government by placing an intern in Richmond. Now the program is helping students prepare for the global world of the 21st century by providing hands-on experience in Europe.

Applications for 2009

Our next round of selection, for the summer of 2009, will take place in the fall of 2008. Applications will be due in early November. Please check back for updates.

Congratulations to all our 2008 Policy Interns

Following an extremely competitive application process, 11 students have been selected to form the newest class of policy interns. We offer them our congratulations and best wishes for a successful and fun summer! The Class of 2008 interns and their majors: ■ Dustin Cable, Systems Engineering & American Government ■ Hallet William Connor, Chemical Engineering ■ Tallie Faircloth , Civil Engineering & minor in French Language and Literature ■ Todd Gerarden , Mechanical Engineering ■ Brendan Hart , Chemical Engineering ■ Nicholas Stefan Olson, Computer Engineering and French ■ Margaret Rush, Biomedical Engineering ■ Ritwik Sahu , Systems Engineering and Economics ■ Benjamin Sargent , Aerospace Engineering ■ Christina Stamper , Chemical Engineering ■ Jennifer Wilson , Biomedical Engineering

Last updated:  8/2007

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