Washington, DC B11
Project Opportunities – IQP
Housing – Shared hotel suites
Director – Professor David DiBiasio
Preparation – 1/2 unit preparation activity in A 2011
Application Deadline – September 30 (before 1:00 pm)
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 Metro 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 US Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the National Science Foundation and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recently a US Congressional Office has facilitated studies of an international environmental issue. 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. Some recent project topics include:
• Commercial Fishing Safety U.S. Coast Guard
• Safety of “Green” Products Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Analysis of Engineering Education Research National Science Foundation
• Oil Contamination in Ecuador US Congressional Office
| Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses |
Amount |
NOTE: In calculating the extra expense to participate in an off-campus project experience compare this figure to expenses incurred while living on campus (groceries or meal plan, entertainment expenses, transportation, etc.) |
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Travel to site (RT airfare) |
$ 450 |
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Local Transportation (commuting cost to project sponsor location) |
$ 250 |
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Groceries |
$ 500 |
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Dining out (7 x term) |
$ 300 |
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Weekend tourist activities & incidentals |
$ 700 |
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Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses |
$ 2,200 |
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| Expenses included on your WPI bill |
Amount |
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Housing and program expenses |
$4,100 |
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Estimated Total expenses |
$ 6,300 |
Tuition and on-campus housing not included. |
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All above costs are estimates and are subject to change. |
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Travel Dates:
Arrive: Saturday, October 22, 2011
Depart site: Friday, December 16, 2011
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