Overview
National Security
Why LANL?
For more than 80 years, Los Alamos National Laboratory has advanced science and technology in support of national security. Our work helps:
- Ensure the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent
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Reduce global threats
- Advance scientific research
- Address emerging national security challenges
- LANL welcomes approximately 2,000 interns each year and offers career opportunities in global security; weapons; physical, chemical, earth, and life sciences; computing and theory; engineering; operations; information technology; and business services.
Summer Internships and Programs
We encourage students to apply to every program that matches their interests:
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Life in Northern New Mexico
Northern New Mexico offers year-round outdoor recreation, rich cultural experiences, distinctive NM cuisine, and easy access to Santa Fe. Employees enjoy hiking, biking, climbing, camping, fishing, rafting, soccer, disc golf, free weekly summer concerts, a local ski hill, an Olympic sized indoor pool, museums, galleries, community events and so much more.
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