Lauren Bardin (ENERPO 2012)

International programs

February 14, 2014

Now I have an internship with the Nuclear Energy Program at CSIS where I contribute to research on the development of small module reactors, the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and the importance of the US nuclear industry for US national security. Additionally, I assist policy makers by providing information about power markets and the nuclear industry in their states.

ENERPO significantly contributed to my decision to pursue this internship at CSIS and move to DC to further pursue a career in energy policy. My classes involving energy security and current global markets particularly highlighted the importance of the links between policy, governments, markets, and national security. Without ENERPO, I probably would have still moved to DC but I wouldn't have the expertise in energy markets and energy security to bring me to this position today.