Very involved and hands on work. Could not have asked for a better experience
What I wish was different
Advice
Take the initiative and you won’t be disappointed. You make the internship what you want it to be
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MECHANIC AT ATR
June - August 2019 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
I liked learning about what they did.
What I wish was different
A project to do
Advice
Don’t expect to do a lot of hands on work. Just be ready to watch and learn
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chemistry intern
January 2019 - August 2020 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Very good pay, and they treat interns really well.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Network as much as you can while you have the internship, it will help you later on.
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FPGA Engineering Intern
May - August 2023 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Excellent mentor and interesting work.
What I wish was different
Nothing-- it was a great experience and provided me with great work experience.
Advice
Be willing to try something you may initially think you aren't good enough at. As long as you're willing to learn, willing to ask questions, and make a solid effort, you will do just fine in this role or any other.
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Student Researcher
January - August 2020 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Cutting edge study of fuel and structural materials critical in next generation power infrastructure. Extensive use of high precision materials characterization equipment and testing apparatus. Extensive collaboration with other students. High degree of individual freedom and opportunity to show initiative.
What I wish was different
No quarantine, but what is one to do about that.
Advice
Government labs are an excellent introduction to research work. The environment is skillful and well equipped, but pressure is relatively lower and there is lots of opportunity to learn. One can always decide to come back after gaining more experience.
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Intern
June - August 2020 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Idaho National Laboratory has incredible benefits for both their employees and their interns. I not only learned about the lab and the team I worked for, but I also developed a lot of transferrable skills that I will use for the rest of my life.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Applied Systems Engineering Intern
May - August 2020 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Intern meetings to touch base and hear about what other interns are learning about.
What I wish was different
Other employees reaching out to interns to invite them to meetings or other learning opportunities. They did but it would have been nice to do more
Advice
Don't be afraid to reach out to anyone and everyone. Ask to set up meetings just to talk about what an employee does and learn about how their system or procedure works.
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intern
June - August 2022 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
I liked the professional development opportunities I had
What I wish was different
I wish I had a better mentor for my project
Advice
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Hands-on Researcher
May - July 2023 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Loved the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art lab with passionate people.
What I wish was different
Idaho Falls is lacking in public transportation.
Advice
Bring your own car or connect with another intern who is bringing theirs.
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HPC Intern
May 2023 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Everything! The experience was great. I solved interesting problems and had a flexible schedule.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I enjoyed everything.
Advice
Make sure to be flexible and open to learning totally new things.
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Infrastructure Analysis Intern
January 2024 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
Working at INL has been an exceptional experience. The company is deeply committed to ensuring employees have abundant opportunities for knowledge acquisition and professional development. Throughout the summer, weekly meetings were held to showcase the projects and workflows of various departments, providing a comprehensive view of the organization's operations. INL actively encourages employees to explore and connect with different areas of interest within the company, fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration. It’s clear that INL genuinely values its employees, and this commitment is evident in every aspect of the workplace.
What I wish was different
My internship is remote, which meant I couldn't attend the in-person events. I would have appreciated a remote option for their Job Fair event.
Advice
If you have the opportunity to intern or work at INL, seize it.
