Air Force Institute of Technology

“At AFIT, I researched oxidation rates in and outside grain boundaries and was made a simulation to measure the oxidation rates in different materials. I regularly had to update my code, run new simulations, attend weekly research meetings, and read literature about oxidation. I enjoyed the weekly, sometimes twice a week, one on one meetings with my mentor that kept the research on track and allowed my questions to be continuously answered. That last part was important because I did not have a whole lot of knowledge on oxidation and the simulation methods to track it until these meetings and reading research papers for this internship. Furthermore, the library at AFIT is very nice to work in. The interns for AFIT get their own spots at the top floor with a nice outside view.”

“I worked in the ANT center on alternative forms of navigation. The work involved solving complex problems and using common industry tools like Git and Docker. The experience felt like a worthwhile internship overall. Talking with the engineers, professors, and other interns gave me good insights into possible carrier paths moving forward.”