The American Enterprise Institute’s Center for Technology, Science, and Energy (CTSE) seeks a driven, research-oriented intern. 

The intern will work closely with Senior Fellow M. Anthony Mills and CTSE staff to support the team’s cutting-edge research at the intersection of data, public opinion, technology policy, and morality in the age of AI. The data intern will perform a variety of tasks related to processing novel survey data about Americans’ attitudes toward AI: 

• retrieving data;
• analyzing and drawing meaningful interpretations between multiple questions and variables; 
• creating visualizations and written reports to communicate results;
• editing and drafting report materials based on survey findings;
• translating survey findings to a data dashboard on the CTSE website;
• providing background research for related reports and scholarly publications;
• organizing and assisting with the execution of CTSE conferences and seminars.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent research abilities, proficiency in Stata and R, experience with data analysis & visualization, knowledge of American political institutions and current events, strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, an interest in science & technology policy, strong interpersonal skills, and general curiosity. Candidates who are able to participate in the program on an in-person basis for 20-40 hours a week are encouraged to apply.

About AEI Internships

AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI’s internship program runs for 12 weeks and all related programming will take place in-person in Washington, DC. Please see the internship program home page for updates about the program.

The fall program dates are either Tuesday, September 8, to Friday, December 4, or Tuesday, September 15, to Friday, December 11.