Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) celebrated the culmination of its 12-week Internship Program on July 23 with its annual “Intern Showcase and Farewell,” an event spotlighting the hands-on contributions of emerging talent across a variety of critical mission areas.
This summer, 173 interns were selected from a competitive pool of over 4,400 applicants.
Thirty were featured during the showcase, which gave them a platform to present the real-world impact of their projects in areas such as engineering, cybersecurity and data integration, according to a press release from SRNS.
“These are not just student projects,” said SRNS Talent Acquisition Manager Angela Martin. “They are meaningful contributions to our critical missions supporting the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration.”
Kamdyn Neale, a USC Aiken student majoring in Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering, designed a fire protection barrier for the Surplus Plutonium Disposition Project — her first full-cycle engineering project.
“I learned every step of the design engineering process in real time,” Neale said. “I hope to return next summer to continue enhancing my education.”
Cybersecurity intern Maliyah Taylor, a senior at South Carolina State University, focused on network mapping and operational technology security during her second summer with SRNS.
“This experience showed me what I’m capable of and what’s possible in this career,” she said. “This is where I hope to be one day.”
Data Integration intern Alyssa Bagby, a recent mathematics graduate from the University of South Carolina, developed Power BI dashboards and wrote extensive JavaScript code for data migration.
“It solidified my passion for blending mathematics with computer development,” Bagby said.
The SRNS Internship Program is part of a larger strategy to strengthen the future workforce through initiatives such as the SRS Apprenticeship School and university partnerships, according to a press release from SRNS.
“Our interns are participating in mission-critical tasks, not just observing,” said SRNS Senior Vice President of Workforce Services and Talent Management Bryan Ortner. “We’re building tomorrow’s workforce today.”
On Aug. 4, 38 interns received full-time job offers, while another 22 are transitioning into apprenticeships. SRNS anticipates hiring more than 2,000 new employees in the next five years, according to a press release from SRNS.
“The spark for STEM careers is ignited as early as kindergarten and is gradually strengthened through our internships, apprenticeships, and partnerships,” Martin said. “The mentor-intern relationship we foster brings many students back for years to come.”
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