Intern stories
Abby Miller, Argonne National Lab
What projects did you take part in during your internship?
My group worked on chemical upcycling of polymers and catalysis in the Chemical Sciences & Engineering at Argonne National Lab. I worked on the chemical upcycling of plastics, synthesizing polypropylene-based diol macromonomers from post-consumer waste polypropylene. These macromonomers were then used to synthesize other plastic materials.
How did you get the internship?
I heard about the DOE SULI program through the Chemistry Department REU/Internships Information Night my sophomore year; however, I applied my junior year. I began my application in late October, and I submitted in early January. For the application, you need to write four short essays, fill out your academic/work information and skills, and have two letters of recommendation. So, I recommend starting the application process early as it is a bit lengthy.
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