This highly prestigious internship offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge research at a national laboratory, providing direct mentorship from leading scientists and engineers in plasma physics and fusion energy.
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) High School Summer Internship is a prestigious and competitive program designed for rising high school seniors. Interns work alongside scientists and engineers on cutting-edge experimental projects and computational simulations related to plasma physics and fusion energy research. Participants gain practical experience in scientific research methodologies, data analysis, and the operation of laboratory equipment and tools. The program emphasizes expert mentorship, allowing students to learn directly from leaders in the field and explore various career paths within plasma physics, engineering, and computer science. Interns are expected to contribute to ongoing experiments or simulations, develop practical solutions for harnessing fusion energy, and work with magnetic confinement devices. The internship culminates in a final presentation of their research, often including a research paper, abstract, and poster presentation, preparing them for the academic rigor of university studies and future STEM careers.
Interns work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, typically from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., engaging in lab work, lectures, and skill-building seminars alongside PPPL scientists and engineers.
This internship is best for highly motivated and outstanding graduating high school seniors with a strong interest and some experience in plasma physics, fusion energy, coding (Python or Java), and/or computer-aided design (CAD).
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
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