"The program affirmed my interest in a federal career path and has set me up with a number of opportunities after graduation. Getting to experience both a new work place and new city for the summer was such a learning experience for me."

—Carys Behnke, graduate student, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technology Office

"The best part of my internship was working on a team working on technical analysis for the Inflation Reduction Act and other energy policy measures that impact the entire country."

—Lynn Brown, graduate student, Office of Policy

"I really loved my mentors, they were always there whenever I needed them and helped me network with many other professionals in the national laboratories, who are doing cutting-edge research on batteries, power electronics, and the electric grid."

—Eseka Amibikas, undergraduate student, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Vehicle Technologies Office

"The best part of the MEISPP internship is discovering career pathways that I have never thought about. Prior to the internship I was interested in renewable energy and preserving the sustainability of our planet, however, this program taught me more about the underlying factors to attaining this goal.”

—Natori Mason, undergraduate student, Office of Acquisition Management