Understanding Computational Science and Domain Science Skills Development in National Laboratory Graduate Internships

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2501.10601v1
• Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:31:57 GMT
• Title: Understanding Computational Science and Domain Science Skills Development in National Laboratory Graduate Internships
• Authors: Morgan M. Fong, Hilary Egan, Marc Day, Kristin Potter, Michael J. Martin,
• Abstract summary: This study presents an evaluation of federally-funded graduate internship outcomes in computational science at a national laboratory. There is ongoing demand for computational scientists to grapple with large-scale problems such as climate change. Our results indicate participants improve their computational skills, familiarity with sustainability and renewable energy topics, and are more interested in working at national labs.
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• Abstract: Contribution: This study presents an evaluation of federally-funded graduate internship outcomes in computational science at a national laboratory. Additionally, we present a survey instrument that may be used for other internship programs with a similar focus. Background: There is ongoing demand for computational scientists to grapple with large-scale problems such as climate change. Internships may help provide additional training and access to greater compute capabilities for graduate students. However, little work has been done to quantify the learning outcomes of such internships. Background: There is ongoing demand for computational scientists to grapple with large-scale problems such as climate change. Internships may help provide additional training and access to greater compute capabilities for graduate students. However, little work has been done to quantify the learning outcomes of such internships. Research Questions: What computational skills, research skills, and professional skills do graduate students improve through their internships at NREL, the national laboratory selected for the study? What sustainability and renewable energy topics do graduate students gain more familiarity with through their internships at NREL? Do graduate students' career interests change after their internships at NREL? Methodology: We developed a survey and collected responses from past participants of five federally-funded internship programs and compare participant ratings of their prior experience to their internship experience. Findings: Our results indicate participants improve their computational skills, familiarity with sustainability and renewable energy topics, and are more interested in working at national labs. Additionally, participants go on to degree programs and positions related to sustainability and renewable energy after their internships.

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