2015 MIT Lincoln Laboratory
This summer, I have been given the great opportunity to join the internship program at MIT Lincoln Laboratory in their Cybersecurity division. Unfortunately, because of the level of security, I cannot discuss my work - and thus the lack of blog posts this summer. However, I have only a week left of the internship program and time has flown by so fast. This summer has absolutely been incredible and I would not trade it for anything. From the facility tours to my summer work to the monthly lunches with Wellesley alums working there, I believe I really explored myself as an engineer and an economist. While engaging in the culture at the Laboratory, I was forced to reflect on what type of environment I want to work in - academia, government, FFRDC or private sector - and, frankly, I still am not sure as I have no comparison for the private sector outside of a few tours. Regardless, this summer has greatly increased the number of things I need to consider for the field I will choose. My