Lauren Riford
About Lauren Riford
Lauren Riford is an intern with a background in Philosophy, Nuclear Engineering, Asian Studies, and Physics, aiming to contribute to fusion energy development and international collaboration.
Title
Lauren Riford holds the title of Intern and has previously worked in multiple capacities related to research and technology.
Educational Background
Lauren Riford pursued studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison where she earned Doctorates in Philosophy and Nuclear Engineering from 2014 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Lehigh University, completing her undergraduate education between 2010 and 2014.
Professional Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Lauren Riford worked at Sandia National Laboratories as a Summer Intern in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for three months in 2013. Additionally, she held an internship position in the same location in 1970 for a brief period.
Professional Experience at General Atomics
Lauren Riford completed a Summer Internship at General Atomics in San Diego, California, for two months in 2012. This role provided insights into advanced technological research and development.
Experience at Lehigh University
During her time at Lehigh University, Lauren Riford worked as a Stage Hand from 2011 to 2013 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This job entailed managing stage equipment and supporting various events on campus.
Future Goals in Fusion Energy
Lauren Riford plans to utilize her computational and programming skills to aid in the development of commercially viable fusion energy. She aims to leverage her knowledge of the Japanese language and cultural skills to foster collaboration between major countries involved in fusion energy research.