Applicant must be a (1) Junior or Senior college student majoring in engineering or science, OR a recent college graduate beginning study in a graduate-level, science/engineering/technology policy- related program; and (2) a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.

Only completed applications will be considered. A complete application includes the following: (1) a completed application form (two pages and TWO essays); (2) a copy of your official transcript(s); and (3) two letters of reference (at least one of which must be from an engineering faculty member who supervised your work).

Transcripts requiring a mailing address can be sent to: Deadline: All materials must be submitted or postmarked by January 30, 2026.

Prepare and attach two short essays on the following topics. Each essay should be approximately 500 words (one page), single spaced, with 12 point type.


Essay 1: Why should engineers be concerned about public policy issues and what can they contribute to the process?

Essay 2: What specific technology-related public policy issue would you like to explore during the 10-week program and why? As this internship will be sponsored by ASHRAE, please focus on an issue related to the built environment, in particular building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

There are no right or wrong answers. The essays are reviewed primarily as samples of your writing. They also help your sponsoring societies better understand your interests and your grasp of policy issues. If chosen for the WISE program, your answer to question (2) does not constitute a topic selection; topics will be finalized after consultation with your sponsoring society.: