Eric Jacobson
About Eric Jacobson
Eric Jacobson is a Graduate Student Research Intern at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, focusing on intelligence studies, nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation, particularly regarding Russia and China. He holds a Master's degree in Russian from Columbia University and has held various positions in research and education.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Eric Jacobson has been serving as a Graduate Student Research Intern at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2016. His role involves engaging in research activities that contribute to the laboratory's mission in national security and scientific advancement. The laboratory focuses on various areas, including nuclear science and technology, which aligns with Jacobson's research interests.
Education and Expertise
Eric Jacobson holds a Master's degree in Russian from Columbia University, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also studied Russian Language at Lomonosov Moscow State University from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at Southern Methodist University from 2007 to 2011. His educational background supports his research interests in intelligence studies, nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation.
Background
Jacobson has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to education and research. He served as a Research Assistant and Educational Coordinator at The Chartered Institute of Linguists in London from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as an ESL Instructor at Lado International Institute in Washington, D.C., during the same period. His early career included positions such as Summer Program Assistant at the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation in 2010 and Summer Camp Counselor for the Boy Scouts of America from 2004 to 2009.
Research Interests
Eric Jacobson's research interests encompass intelligence studies, nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation, with a particular focus on Russia and China. He has gained practical experience in these areas through internships, including a nuclear policy internship at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) and a nuclear policy internship at Pacific Forum CSIS in 2015.