Student Requirements:

Interns must be solely U.S. citizens. (Dual Citizens and permanent residents are not eligible.) They must also be 18 years old by the start of the internship, undergo a security clearance and have a driver’s license.

Mission

To preserve warfighting capability, combat lethality and readiness by working with our stakeholders to identify, mitigate or eliminate hazards in order to reduce unnecessary risk to people and resources.

About the Lab

The Navy established the Naval Safety Command (formerly Naval Safety Center) in 2022 to improve risk management culture by enhancing our ability to identify, communicate and account for risk.

What is unique about this lab?

This is a unique opportunity to conduct cutting edge research that will directly impact the safety of the fleet. Interns will have access to a plethora of historical and current mishap data and help guide processes for preventing the next mishaps.

What will I do any given day as an intern at this lab?

NREIP interns will split their time between the data analytics department and the aeromedical department, where they will explore data on aviation mishaps and be able to use that data to form models of mishap prediction. Additionally, they will examine the ergonomics of various platforms and the connection to mishaps. Interns will also be involved in examining the way reporting methods impact data collection during mishap investigation and reports.

What majors and disciplines are a good fit for interning at this lab?

The primary subjects of interest include:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Behavioral Science
• Computer Science
• History
• Programming
• Social Sciences
• Statistics
• Psychology