Big Ideas Lab Interns
Jul 29, 2025
Explore the vibrant journey of interns at a top science and national security lab. Discover firsthand accounts of groundbreaking fusion experiments and hands-on work at the Jupiter Laser Facility. Delve into how mentorship shapes career paths and fosters a culture of innovation. Learn about bioengineering projects that have real human impact and hear stories of interns who transitioned into staff roles, highlighting the lab's commitment to developing future scientific leaders.
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From Fellowship To France
- Jaya Sicard secured a Livermore Lab Foundation fellowship that included a paid full-time internship and cohort support.
- Her internship sent her to France for five weeks to run an actual fusion experiment, not just menial tasks.
Interns Power Real Mission Work
- Lawrence Livermore hires interns to accomplish meaningful work aligned with the lab's mission, not just grunt tasks.
- The program spans national security, fusion energy, computing, and other high-impact areas.
Choose Hands-On, Mission-Aligned Projects
- Do pursue internships that give hands-on responsibility in cutting-edge R&D, since LLNL pairs students with mission-aligned projects.
- Try to match your interests to areas like national security, fusion, or advanced manufacturing for maximum impact.