Senior Electrical Engineering Major Lands Prestigious Internship
Leanna Tse, a senior electrical engineering technology (electronics) major at Buffalo State University, has secured a prestigious Department of Energy internship at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) in Long Island, New York.
BNL is a premier scientific institution conducting cutting-edge research in fields such as physics, chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology, with a strong focus on advancing scientific discovery for the benefit of society. During her internship, Tse will research nanomaterials, participate in experiments, analyze data, and contribute to ongoing projects. Additionally, she will have the opportunity to observe instrumental development, network with professionals, and engage in activities related to the equipment used by engineers in the lab. This hands-on experience will allow Tse to further develop her research skills and deepen her understanding of the scientific process in a professional, high-impact setting.
Tse said she is grateful for the outstandning support she received from Buffalo State faculty and staff throughout the application process.
“They provided me with the necessary resources and had confidence in me, which helped me succeed,” she said. “I am excited about the opportunity to experience what working in a professional lab is like.”
“There is no doubt that being awarded this impressive internship at BNL will be a pivotal step in Leanna’s career development and academic growth,” said Saquib Ahmed, Buffalo State associate professor and director of the Center for Integrated Studies in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. “We are very proud of Leanna and wish her the best of luck in her future career.”
Tse, who was part of the first cohort of students from the Center for Integrated Studies in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and shares co-authorship of a seminal publication on emerging Clean Energy technologies, said that this internship is significant not only for her, but also for her family.
“As a first-generation college student, I have had access to opportunities and resources that my parents did not have,” she said. “I am very grateful.”
Above: Tse presents at the annual American Society for Engineering Education Conference.
Photo courtesy of Electrical Engineering Department.
