OVERVIEW
Sponsored by Science and Technology Corporation (STC) in cooperation with Taksha
Institute, the Science and Technology International Exchange Program (STIEP) provides
to university students, under the leadership of STC Mentor, Dr. Amar Choudry, to
do research as interns with co-mentors at various US government and industrial organizations,
on technical and business topics related to aerospace, space, aviation, transportation, optics, etc.
The tenure of their internship lasts for 4-6 months at the end of which they deliver
reports, software, and papers.
BACKGROUND
In 1991, Dr. Choudry started a collaboration with STC (Science & Technology Corp.),
Hampton VA, that led to the formation of STIEP to help Dutch students to intern
in US every year.
Since 1993, STC has hosted over 90 Interns. As the program expanded, Interns came
from other EU countries (Belgium, France, Germany etc.), Mexico, Singapore, etc.
Science and Technology Corp. (STC)
is an award-winning advanced technology business,
headquartered in Hampton, VA, since 1979. It currently has a staff of nearly 450 people
located in 16 sites in the USA, and one in The Netherlands. It continues to provide innovative
support services to NASA, NOAA, DoD, DOT/FAA, Industry and International Organizations.
(www.stcnet.com)
Taksha Institute (TI)
is a non-political, non-profit, educational and research
organization headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, since 1976. (www.taksha.org)