Fusion Research Intern​

This summer, I worked as a research intern for Energy for the Common Good (ECG), a small nonprofit dedicated to spreading awareness and fostering acceptance of fusion so it may be implemented on a timescale that is relevant to climate change. ​

I spent most of my time writing a pair of white papers. The first described the technological variation among fusion devices and the second provided information on the use of tritium for fusion. I also created a blog to provide accessible descriptions of fusion, fusion technology, and ECG’s ongoing efforts to promote fusion. ​

Through this experience, I became better at communicating complex physical phenomena to non-scientific audiences. Moreover, this internship demonstrated the necessity of taking a multidisciplinary approach to solving real-world problems. ECG’s entire philosophy highlights the fact that political and sociological acumen is required to implement this green energy source even after the complex physics and engineering problems are solved.​

Additionally, given the unique position of ECG within the fusion space, I was also able to meet representatives of many of the largest organizations working with fusion. This helped to expand my network of contacts working with fusion for post-Bowdoin opportunities.

This internship was funded by the Peter Buck Student Internship Fund.