Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), and Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia) hosted an informational Marine Energy Career Panel on 23 April, 2026 featuring U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory staff working to advance the marine energy industry.
Staff across various research disciplines discussed their marine energy careers (past, present, and future) including their background, education, career path, and current projects. In addition, topics including mentorship, networking, and interpersonal communication skills were addressed to extend advice to students who are preparing to graduate and enter into internship experiences or the marine energy workforce. The webinar was aimed at current students and those interested in working in the marine energy industry.
Panelists:
- Simon Geerlofs (PNNL) - moderator, advisor
- Cailene Gunn (PNNL) - science communication, STEM education, research
- Linnea Weicht (PNNL) - mechanical engineer
- Sara Wallen (NLR) - technician
- Hannah Ross (NLR) - mechanical engineer
- Jeff Grasberger (Sandia) - mechanical engineer
The Marine Energy Career Panel included a brief introduction to PNNL, NLR, and Sandia followed by introductions from each of our panelists and a moderated Q&A session. The panel closed with highlighted opportunities for internships, fellowships, and more.
The slide deck from the webinar is available here and the recording is available below.
Past Events
- PNNL, NREL, & Sandia: Marine Energy Career Panel 2025, Online, 17 September 2025 14:00-15:30 PDT
- PNNL & NREL: Marine Energy Career Panel 2024, Online, 7 February 2024 15:00-16:30 PST