Washington, D.C.

At A Glance

Term: B 2007

Project Opportunities: IQP

Housing: Shared suites in a centrally located hotel

Center Director: Professor David DiBiasio

Preparation: 1/2 unit preparation activity

Application Deadline: September 28, 2006 (before 1 p.m.)

Location

Students work on projects with prestigious sponsoring agencies while living in the heart of Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House. The Washington Project Center is located in an attractive neighborhood near The Mall, shopping, businesses, embassies and international agencies. Take advantage of this ideal location and easy access to the subway to enjoy an endless supply of free museums, national monuments, and impressive buildings that house the seat of national government.

Projects

Past projects have been completed with such agencies as the Smithsonian, the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the National Science Foundation and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This is an opportunity to examine the inner workings of government and the importance of national action in areas of the environment, science education, urban issues and consumer protection.

Take a look at some recently completed projects...

Estimated Expenses:

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses	$400 220 480 350 + 1,000 $2,450	Travel to site (RT airfare) Local transportation (commuting cost to project sponsor location) Groceries Dining out (7x term) Weekend tourist activities Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses
Expenses Included on your WPI Bill:	+ 2,600	Housing
Estimated total expenses	$5,050	(tuition and on-campus housing not included)

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