Washington, DC B'10

At A Glance

Term – B 2010

Project Opportunities – IQP

Housing – Shared hotel suites

Director – Professor David DiBiasio

Preparation – 1/2 unit preparation activity in A 2010

Application Deadline – October 1, 2009 (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. 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
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Consumer Product Safety Commission
Analysis of Climate Change Research Environmental Protection Agency
Fire Safety in Green Buildings National Association of State Fire Marshals

ESTIMATED EXPENSES

*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.)
Travel to site (RT airfare)	$ 450
Local Transportation (commuting cost to project sponsor location)	$ 250
Groceries	$ 500
Dining out (7 x term)	$ 300
Weekend tourist activities & incidentals	$ 700
Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses	$ 2,200
*Expenses included on your WPI bill*	*Amount*
Housing and program expenses	$ 3,500
Estimated Total expenses	$ 5,700	*Tuition and on-campus housing not included.*
All above costs are estimates and are subject to change.

Washington, DC B'10

At A Glance

LOCATION

PROJECTS

ESTIMATED EXPENSES

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Amount

Expenses included on your WPI bill

Amount

Estimated Total expenses

$ 5,700

Tuition and on-campus housing not included.

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