Your major
Physics
Organization where the internship is located
Michigian Technological University
How did you find out about it?
NSF Education and Training Application (ETAP)
Name of the internship, if applicable, and duties related to the role
NSF REU Internship / Semiconductor Research Corporation Scholar
Developed porous silicon microstructures using Nanoscribe microfabrication technology as part of semiconductor fabrication research
Characterized semiconductor and battery materials using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to support device performance research
Presented research findings during two academic presentations to ~300 public audience members
How have you benefitted from the internship?
Gained a better understanding of semiconductor fabrication and its application/design for modern electronics. Additionally, gained experience in a clean room setting.
Developed procedures and methods for a novel battery anode material, providing me experience for similar projects in graduate school.
Other comments
This REU experience was an amazing opportunity, and I must give thanks to my PI Dr. Paul Bergstrom, my partners Clare Simon and Razia Sultana, and Michigan Tech for hosting!
Of course, a thank-you needs to be said to the CAS career coaches who encouraged me to apply, as well as the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships!
September 10, 2026
