I liked being able to work with a team and having the ability to work in the field helping the professional engineers do their jobs.
What I wish was different
I worked a lot of hours and sometimes Saturday's which could become overwhelming. I wish I could have worked a little more in the field with the team but I was able to get a good amount of field experience.
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Cyber Security Intern
May - August 2018 • Los Alamos, NM
What I liked
At the lab you are always learning something new everyday. I learned how to code in Python and was able to help on some really cool projects.
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Cyber Security Intern
May - August 2018 • Los Alamos, NM
What I liked
At the lab you are always learning something new everyday. I learned how to code in Python and was able to help on some really cool projects.
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Undergraduate Scientist
May 2018 • Los Alamos, NM
What I liked
I loved learning about many different topics in the scientific field.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been easier to find housing.
Advice
Never stop applying to places and go to every new place with an open mind.
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Engineering Student
December 2014 • Los Alamos, NM
What I liked
I worked in a design engineering group that designed modifications to existing facilities on site. I was able to work on small projects with other engineers mentoring me on the day to day tasks and issues that come up when doing engineering field work.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked with an engineer that was working in my field of study, Chemical Engineering. However, the engineers I did get to work with were amazing and I hope to work with them again in the future.
Advice
Some students that apply for a position at the lab don't always get the experience that they are seeking in their field of study. That is no reason not to try anyway since there are network events that the lab hosts for their student employees and mentors.
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Biology Research Intern
May - August 2018 • Los Alamos, NM
What I liked
I loved the experience to gain knowledge in the field of biology with a focus on algal biofuels and algae growth, my boss and coworkers were extremely knowledgeable and helpful making my experience fantastic.
What I wish was different
I wish the environment had been more structured, occasionally I was left with little to do.
Advice
Actively seek out work and don't be afraid to ask questions if you are confused.
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Researcher
May - August 2017 • Los Alamos, NM
What I liked
The work was engaging and the people and advisors were very friendly.
What I wish was different
More hands on reasearch instead of theory.
Advice
Make sure you know all of the security rules.
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Undergraduate Researcher
June - August 2018 • Los Alamos, NM
What I liked
My mentor really wanted me to learn how to communicate my results. We spent a lot of time doing elevator pitches, poster talk practices, and practicing a seminar.
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Nuclear science and engineering intern
May - August 2017 • Los Alamos, NM
What I liked
Amazing introduction to the company and its culture. Interesting science.
What I wish was different
Better location and more work available
Advice
Email managers in divisions you want to work in they're open to hiring most people who contact them
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Project engineer intern
June - August 2018 • Los Alamos, NM
What I liked
Small and close community. The la emphasizes teamwork and collaboration. There’s a lot of opportunity to move around the lab performing different jobs.
What I wish was different
Wish public transportation was offered on the weekend and not just the weekdays.
Advice
Los Alamos is a small city, so there’s not a lot of things to do outside the lab.
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Project Management Intern
May - August 2018 • Los Alamos, NM
What I liked
I really enjoyed that this internship offered a very hands-on environment. There was an organised program for interns to complete real projects and real work with past and new knowledge you will gain.
What I wish was different
I wish the communication was a bit better. It seemed as if we were getting told different things from different people up there chain and weren't always sure the processes that we should be following.
Advice
I would tell you to look for housing early if you believe that you may be receiving the internship. There is a lack of housing that may leave you homeless or commuting hours at a time.
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Summer Research Intern
June - August 2018 • Los Alamos, NM
What I liked
Strong community
Great mentors
Got to live at home
