Intern Relations
Relationships in the Graduate Internship Program
"During my internship, I worked on development of a new fire extinguishing agent to replace halons, which are being phased out because of their threat to the ozone layer. This has had a very positive effect on my professional development. I credit 3M with the opportunities for growth, as well as placing the confidence in me to conduct and present my work."
- Michael Ferreira, Graduate Intern, 3M
The Graduate Internship Program serves as an effective vehicle for developing meaningful relationships among WPI faculty members, students, and employers.
WPI coordinates the process of bringing students and employers together. While placement is not guaranteed, ever effort is made by WPI to find appropriate work assignments for each qualified student. Final matching and selection are accomplished by direct interview between the sponsor and the student.
With mutial agreement between the faculty advisor and the sponsor, work during the employment assignment can be for academic credit as part of the student's thesis or graduate project. If desired, a representative of the sponsor organization can serve on the student's thesis committee along with two WPI faculty members.
A key to success centers on regular communication and evaluation among the students, the sponsors, and the faculty. Sponsors are asked to evaluate students' performance on forms provided by WPI. Students also evaluate the internship experience during and after specific work assignments.
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