AFRL 711th Human Performance Wing Chief Scientist Message

As the Chief Scientist for the 711th Human Performance Wing at the Air Force Research Laboratory, I invite you to submit an application to participate in our 2024 Repperger Intern program. This program posthumously honors Dr. Daniel W. Repperger, who mentored many scientists and engineers during his 35-year research career with our organization, by providing opportunities for student interns to conduct research in one of our facilities. Interns will participate under the mentorship of an AFRL scientist or engineer who has been selected to mentor because of their technical knowledge, experience and willingness to help science and engineering students enhance their learning through participation in an actual Air Force research project.

Please review the information and application instructions to determine your eligibility and then review the research projects to see if any match your research interests. If selected for one of the projects, you will be appointed to a 10-week summer research internship at one of our two research locations: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. The research appointments will be administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).

Along with gaining first-hand research experience, you will learn the inner workings of an operational Department of Defense laboratory and develop contacts and a network that will help you in your professional career. Again, please review the information on this website carefully to understand the specifics of the program before you apply. I look forward to reviewing your application and wish you the best of luck in the selection process.

Gaurav Sharma, PhD, ST
Chief Scientist
711th Human Performance Wing