AIKEN, S.C. - Forty-four students from across the country are embarking on a paid trial run in the nuclear industry with the Office of Environmental Management's (EM) liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site this summer.
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) summer interns bring educational backgrounds in all facets of engineering, environmental science, biology, chemistry, business administration and more.
The interns represent colleges and universities from South Carolina to Texas, including University of South Carolina, University of South Carolina Aiken, Clemson University, Wofford College, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, Morehouse College, Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University, University of Florida, Texas Tech University, Purdue University, Tulane University, University of Tennessee, University of Alabama, Texas A&M University, University of Texas and more.
SRMC Intern Coordinator Allison Brinkley loves seeing students’ curiosity come alive and witnessing the pride they feel for having contributed to SRMC’s important mission: safely reducing the risk to the community and environment of radioactive liquid waste stored in aging waste tanks.
“The purpose of our internship program is to foster interest in the SRMC mission and future employment at SRMC," Brinkley said. “We have an invaluable opportunity to encourage individual student development. This is all thanks to our mentors and managers ensuring students are contributing team members."
The summer interns will have a well-rounded experience at SRMC with professional development sessions, weekly lectures, community service projects and networking activities.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Environmental Management