It’s impossible to say where the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship can take someone. Of course many graduates work at national laboratories and at universities, but others are in the computer industry and congressional offices. The program prepares them all with solid research abilities and tools to connect and communicate with others. In these short stories, several alumni describe how they put their training to use.


  • Laura
    Berzak Hopkins
    She’s gone from the lab to the halls of Congress to the forefront of fusion energy...
  • Paul
    Davis
    He’s aiming toward a career that blends science research and policy...
  • Jordan
    McDonnell
    The fellowship helped him understand how his research fits into the big picture...