Below are some concrete examples of how sponsors are implementing the STEM initiative in the Research Scholar category, based on a March 2023 data snapshot. All exchange visitors are on a STEM exchange connected to a Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.

• A biotechnology corporation partners with an international student exchange organization to host a Research Scholar from Finland in the field of cancer biology.
• A university sponsors a Research Scholar from Spain hosted by a NASA research center in the field of astronautical engineering.
• A university sponsored Research Scholar in the field of molecular genetics and genomics is hosted by a not-for-profit plant science research center.
• A battery technology corporation hosts a Research Scholar in the field of battery materials engineering, sponsored by an international exchange organization.
• A personal genomics company hosts a Research Scholar in the field of cardiovascular science.

Below are some concrete examples of how sponsors are implementing the STEM initiative in the Short-Term Scholar category, based on a March 2023 data snapshot. All exchange visitors are on a STEM exchange connected to a Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.

• Through an international arts organization sponsor, an art museum hosts a Short-Term Scholar from India in the field of animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects animation.
• A fermentation research and development company hosts a Shot-Term Scholar from Denmark to conduct research to improve the performance and fermentation characteristics of yeast strains.
• A science foundation partners with an international exchange organization to host a Short-Term Scholar from Japan in the field computational astrophysics.
• A university sponsors a Research Scholar in the field of astronomy and astrophysics to study solar flares at a NASA flight center.
• A not-for-profit applied science and technology development company hosts a Research Scholar from India in the field of chemical engineering hosted by a U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory.

Below are some concrete examples of how sponsors are implementing the STEM initiative in the Specialist category, based on a March 2023 data snapshot. All exchange visitors are on a STEM exchange connected to a Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.

• Personal Protective Equipment manufacturing company hosts a manufacturing engineering Specialist from Sri Lanka who advises on technical aspects of glove manufacturing and product development.
• Magazine and television company hosts a Specialist from the United Kingdom to share expertise in marine biology and environmental research.
• Television network hosts a Specialist from the United Kingdom to be a content contributor and subject-matter expert in the field of geology and earth science.
• Technology corporation sponsors and hosts a Specialist from Italy in the field of computer semiconductor engineering.

Below are some concrete examples of how sponsors are implementing the STEM initiative in the Student Intern category, based on a March 2023 data snapshot. All exchange visitors are on a STEM exchange connected to a Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.

• A supply chain operations and logistics company hosts a university sponsored Student Intern from Republic of Korea in the field of Engineering.
• A hospital hosts a Student Intern from Japan, sponsored by a university, in the field of neurology.
• A national research institute hosts a Student Intern from Germany in the field of cellular and molecular biology.

Below are some concrete examples of how sponsors are implementing the STEM initiative in the Trainee category, based on a March 2023 data snapshot. All exchange visitors are on a STEM exchange connected to a Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.

• A software company hosted a Trainee in the field of computer software engineering after partnering with a business association who provided sponsorship.
• A steel manufacturing company hosts an industrial engineering Trainee from Mexico, sponsored by a professional membership organization.
• A car manufacturing corporation partners with an international exchange organization to host a computer software engineering Trainee from Japan.
• A shipping logistics software company hosts a Trainee from France in the field of artificial intelligence.