FALL 2020 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY Deadline Extended to August 16

 

 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PROGRAM

 

Fall 2020 Internship Opportunities in Science and Technology Policy Deadline Extended to August 16 The Wilson Center's Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) is seeking internship applications for the Fall 2020 semester. Internships with STIP are designed to provide the opportunity for practical experience in science and technology in an environment that successfully combines scholarship with public policy. Interns will gain valuable experience in various projects including publication research and preparation, academic research, and administrative assignments in support of both STIP and Wilson Center activities. We recommend exploring our website first to determine if your research interests align with current STIP programming, such as 5G, AI, and the development of serious games. More details are available on our website. We offer two types of internships: graduate-level research and undergraduate-level research internships. All internships are remote for fall 2020. Internships are unpaid unless otherwise stated. The deadline to apply is August 16, 2020. Application Process For all internships, please submit all application materials to Erin Rohn at Erin.Rohn@wilsoncenter.org. Please specify in the subject line the intended time period for your internship with [SEMESTER] [YEAR] Internship e.g. “FALL 2020 Internship”. If there is a specific topic area or project, please note that in the subject line of the email, e.g. 'FALL 2020 Internship for Digital Futures Project' or otherwise clearly state the focus points in the cover letter. Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. To ensure your consideration, please submit only a completed application. A completed application will have the following materials, compiled into a single PDF. Cover letter explaining your interest in STIP, including dates and availability and confirmation that you can serve in DC CV/Resume A brief writing sample ideally demonstrating your work in science and technology research. About STIP The Wilson Center’s Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) brings foresight to the frontier. The Program examines emerging technologies through vital conversations, making science policy accessible to everyone -- not just scientists. The modern era is defined by exponential leaps in scientific understanding and technological breakthroughs. But the potential impacts of these breakthroughs – in research, in policy, in society – are not always clear. We analyze and translate how emerging technologies will impact international relations, from cybersecurity to artificial intelligence to Big Data. We equip decision-makers and the public with the tools to help understand advancements in science and technology. From hack-a-thons to seminar series for Congressional staff, our goal is to help communicate complex policy topics in an engaging, accessible way. Science policy is not just for scientists. STIP engages with audiences from middle school classrooms to the Hill to help educate and inform the American people about leading issues in public policy. We value science that is experiential and participatory, whether captured through citizen science or serious games.