By Jaime Cookson
A student at the University of New Mexico, Luis Quinones started working toward his master's degree in September. At INL, he spent the summer working on a cybersecurity project designed to elevate the awareness of the cyber world. This will impact not just the industry, he said, but will also have an effect "in every single aspect of our lives."
Quinones said that his intern experience at INL was excellent, and that he appreciated the opportunity to expand his knowledge of electronics engineering, a field in which he hopes to work. Equally importantly, though, his months at INL also offered him a new tool in nuclear engineering.
Quinones said he is enthusiastic about having access to high quality mentorship, and said that he learned something new every day.
"The relationship with my mentor is fundamental at this point in my career," he said. "It gives me the confidence to expand my knowledge and to express all of my ideas. I think the mentorship is just first class."
When he is not working, Quinones is an avid triathlete, and he learned to hike while in Idaho.
Looking toward the future, Quinones said that his INL experience allowed him to see where the nuclear industry is and how it will be shaped in the future. His internship showed him what areas he should study and the tools he will need to become a well-rounded engineer.
Quinones said his experience at INL was eye-opening, and he believes it will be a fundamental step toward accomplishing his future goals.
