Seven talented N3B interns (left to right) Paul Alcazar, Sofia Enriquez, Erin Stucky, Samuel Gervais, Jaide Romero, Santiago Quintana, and Atalia Archuleta, shared their projects, lessons learned and future goals at their final presentations on Aug. 7.

LANL News:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC (N3B) hosted its 2025 Summer Intern Presentation on Aug. 7, 2025, for N3B leadership and technical staff. Seven interns shared their experiences and insights gained during their time supporting N3B’s environmental legacy cleanup mission at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The event marked a key milestone as the internship program nears its conclusion. Interns presented poster boards detailing their coursework, internship projects, and future educational goals to an audience of fellow interns, mentors, and senior management. The presentations offered a valuable opportunity for reflection and feedback, helping N3B identify ways to strengthen the program in future years.

“This is an exciting time for our interns as they prepare to continue their academic journeys,” N3B President and General Manager Brad Smith said.  “Their contributions this summer have been meaningful, and we’re proud to support their growth as future leaders in environmental remediation and engineering.”

2025 Intern Cohort

This year’s cohort includes seven students, four of whom supported Environmental Remediation and three supported Engineering. Throughout the summer, they gained hands-on experience in legacy waste management, project planning, and technical operations, while developing professional skills and industry knowledge.

The internship program is part of N3B’s commitment to workforce development and community engagement. By providing students with real-world experience and mentorship, N3B hopes to inspire future careers in environmental management and ensure continued excellence in its cleanup mission.

Interns worked alongside N3B professionals in the Environmental Remediation and Engineering and Nuclear Safety divisions. Their projects ranged from groundwater monitoring and radiochemistry data analysis to scope of work development and preventative maintenance planning.

Environmental Remediation Interns:

• Paul Alcazar, University of New Mexico, supported the Sample and Data Management team, analyzing five years of radiochemistry data to evaluate opportunities for lowering detection limits.
• Erin Stucky, a returning intern from the University of Colorado Boulder, contributed to water monitoring and remediation efforts.
• Sofia Enriquez, a returning intern from the Colorado School of Mines, assisted with environmental sampling and data collection.
• Atalia Archuleta, a project management student at Northern New Mexico College and a recipient of the Danny Nichols and Dennis Huddleston Memorial Scholarship, assisted in developing the scope of work for the upcoming S-Site Aggregate Area Phase II project.

Engineering Interns:

• Santiago Quintana, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, contributed to a variety of technical projects, gaining exposure to engineering operations.
• Samuel Gervais, a returning intern from California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, built on his previous experience to assist with ongoing engineering tasks and project support.
• Jaide Romero, Northern New Mexico College and scholarship recipient, supported legacy waste operations by developing preventative maintenance procedures, updating equipment lists, and assisting with HVAC work packages.

“We’re committed to improving and evolving this program,” Elanda King said, N3B Human Resources Business Partner. “When interns share their knowledge and goals, it helps us understand how we can better support their development and enhance the experience for future cohorts.”