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NNSA-IMPACT is designed to promote the education and development of the next generation of scientists and other professionals to meet current and future mission needs of the NNSA by providing an enhanced training environment that exposes participants to challenges unique to the NNSA mission.

IMPACT supports the NNSA’s management and governance framework to have a world-class workforce by enabling succession planning, knowledge preservation, ongoing training, and workforce development, to ensure the future of the nuclear security enterprise (NSE). The program draws on unique talents and perspectives from students and recent graduates from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) across the nation to enhance NNSA’s career and leadership pipeline by offering talented undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates summer or year-long internship opportunities at NNSA headquarters, site offices, and national laboratories. Opportunities involve projects focused on engineering, science, research, technology, policy, business, and government relations.

As program participants, interns will develop the experience needed to "jump-start" their careers and explore future opportunities within the federal government and nuclear security enterprise. Interns are mentored by leading scientists, engineers, and other top professionals to develop their skills and enhance leadership capabilities.

  • National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program
    Class of 2025-2026
  • National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program
    Class of 2024-2025
  • National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program
    Class of 2023-2024
  • National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program
    Class of 2022-2023

Institutions Represented in NNSA-IMPACT

  • “It’s reassuring and fills me with pride to be part of such an important mission to safely produce and handle nuclear energy and materials, while also defending against their misuse. The NNSA-MSIIP experience will put you a step above others when searching for jobs.”

    —Bennett McEllis

  • "Working with NA-81 helped me to consider and explore new perspectives about nuclear energy I’d never thought of before. It was amazing to learn the specifics of how our government participates in international cooperation surrounding all matters nuclear."

    —2022 Participant

  • My experience with MSIIP was wonderful, and I look forward to using everything I learned and using it as a foundation towards my long-term goal in my STEM Program,” said Trebian. “As a minority, non-traditional female in STEM, I appreciate every experience and challenge that molds me into who I am now and where I am going.”

    —Felicie Trebian

  • "A plethora of opportunities has been presented to me here at Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Everyone has been supportive of my personal growth and continues to push me towards success. My work here has been fulfilling, and I hope to be back next year."

    —2022 Participant, Lawrence Livermore National Lab

  • "My internship at NNSA was an unforgettable experience. I’ve learned how to implement best practices in my own work. and contribute to cutting-edge research. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of such an incredible organization."

    —2022 Participant

  • “I am thankful to the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program for being the bridge between me and a place like ORNL. The program managers and support team are helpful and encouraging and I know they will keep doing great things for other students in the future.”

    —Luis Caicedo Torres

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NNSA-IMPACT@orise.orau.gov

 

Igrid Rosario Gregory
Group Manager

Jessica England
ORISE Project Manager

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