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Participant Contributions

Participant Stories

Meet some of the participants who are advancing scientific research and discovery. Learn about how their research experiences have advanced their academic and professional careers.

 

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    Luis Caicedo Torres

    Luis Caicedo Torres, Ph.D., is an ORISE National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP) fellow with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division. Through his research, Caicedo Torres hopes to leverage tools from mathematics to create a world with sustainable energy for everyday uses.

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    Ivan Trotsenko

    Ivan Lee Vladimir Trotsenko is a Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program alum and a current National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP) participant. He is conducting simulated experiments on steel plate composite construction and traditional reinforced concrete construction.

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    Myla Worthington

    As a National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP) participant, Myla Worthington, optimized a rapid test for a parasitic infection and reviewed literature on neurotoxins.

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    Mariana Sorroza Aguilar

    Mariana Sorroza Aguilar had a head start in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with her father’s career in engineering. She followed in his footsteps and now studies how engineering and social dynamics fit together.

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    Bennett McEllis

    Bennett McEllis is researching how to navigate the potential risks of various nuclear and radiological incidents, such as a nuclear power plant occupation, with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

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    Felicie Trebian

    As an intern with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Felicie Trebian assisted with interviews to improve Sandia National Laboratory’s website design and security.

Research Posters

Research posters from past NNSA-MSIIP participants

Gabriela Ortega

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Ylicia Godinez

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Robert Waters

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Raquel Ruiz

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Meagan Roberts

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Cesar Moriel

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Jordan Cortez

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Kelly Rue

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Myla Worthington

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Wesley Chen

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