Photonics In Focus - Real Work, Real Impact: Inside AIM Photonics’ Internship Program

(L-R): Dr. Robert Geer, Andrada Niculae, Melika Momenzadeh, Arnand Raj, and Robert Coleman

In this episode of "Photonics In Focus," AIM Photonics Director of Education and Workforce Development Dr. Robert Geer, and Andrada Niculae, Experiential Learning Coordinator at NY-CREATES, join three of AIM Photonics summer interns—Anand Raj, Robert Coleman, and Melika Momenzadeh—to explore how hands-on experience is helping shape the next generation of integrated photonics professionals.

The conversation covers the interns' projects, from simulation scripting and detector modeling to edge coupler data analysis, and highlights how internships like these help students apply their academic skills in real-world R&D environments. The episode also reflects on how these experiences are guiding students’ career paths and building the skilled workforce the U.S. photonics industry needs.

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