Okla. Admin. Code § 650:11-1-3
The following words or terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Applicant organization(s)" means an Oklahoma-based entity that is a nonprofit research foundation or private enterprise of special importance to the Oklahoma economy and the employer of the individual(s) preparing the application.
"Application" means the proposal for an Intern Partnership award and all completed required forms from the Funding Opportunity Announcement as submitted to The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).
"Contractor(s)" means the institution(s) or private enterprise(s) that is awarded an OCAST Intern Partnership Program contract.
"Eligible student" means an individual currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an institution of higher education who is majoring in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) based discipline including, but not limited to, natural sciences, computer science, materials science, engineering, biomedical, biotechnical, data analytics, finance, mathematics, or a support area related to building successful Oklahoma high tech companies.
"Funding Opportunity Announcement" or "FOA" means a request containing the detailed information concerning the Intern Partnership Program application instructions, requirements.
"Intern Partnership" means a formal paid relationship between a graduate or undergraduate student and an Oklahoma-based private enterprise for a period of work experience offered by the enterprise for a limited period during which the student gains relevant skills and experience in a particular field.
"Mentor" means a professional with expertise and educational and/or professional background in the field of the intern learning experience who supports and advises someone with less experience to help them develop in their work.
"Project Manager" means the person in overall charge of the planning and execution of a particular project.
"STEM Workforce Pipeline" means to use science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) student intern partnerships as a way to provide new workers for STEM related jobs in Oklahoma.
Okla. Admin. Code § 650:11-1-3