Summer Research Assistant Blog
Miah – My Internship in Energy Research at APPRISE
My Internship in Energy Research at APPRISE I am a recent graduate from The George Washington University, where I majored in Economics and International Affairs. During my undergraduate economics studies, I developed an interest in the connections between economics and energy policy. This fall I will be attending University College London (UCL) to pursue a Masters in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment. I was drawn to APPRISE’s Summer Research Assistant position because I had been an undergraduate research assistant and wanted an opportunity to gain professional experience [...]
Ishelly – Invaluable Experience and Future Direction
Invaluable Experience and Future Direction As a Summer Research Assistant at APPRISE, I have had the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects that have deepened my desire to help others and solidified my career path. As a kid, I dreamt of becoming a neurosurgeon because of the countless lives I could save and help. However, once I learned about the steady hand’s requirement and extensive medical school journey, I immediately shifted my focus to other passions. From being fascinated with crime and aspiring to be a forensic scientist to now [...]
Elizabeth – Exploring Energy Research and Public Policy: My Summer Internship Journey
Exploring Energy Research and Public Policy: My Summer Internship Journey My name is Elizabeth Bielic, and I am a rising senior at Loyola University of Maryland. I am studying Political Science and Communications with a concentration in Advertising and Public Relations. I have always been interested in energy research and public policy which is why I was really drawn to APPRISE’s summer internship program. Interning as a Research Assistant at APPRISE has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I was nervous at the beginning because this was my first in-person internship in [...]
As a Policy Analyst, you occupy a position that requires you to be at times a data scientist and at others an editor. In this role, you have the opportunity to learn and refine many new skills. In my time at APPRISE, I have done statistical analysis, helped with survey designs, designed web icons, and created and edited training videos.
Though I work for an energy research organization, I have learned about the intersection of public health and energy efficiency, financial institutions, human behavior, and decision making. In addition, I have learned about equity and environmental justice.