Ford Motor Company

Amy Braun worked for Ford Motor Company.
During this internship, Amy Braun was responsible for the following tasks: 

- Develop standardized methods for demonstrating compliance with Title V permits. 

- Develop a standardized environmental training program for general awareness, hazardous waste handling and emergency response.

- Monitor regulatory development of GHG initiatives worldwide. 

- Track and maintain verifiable emissions data to support internal and third-party audits. 

- Research methods to dry Reprocessed Paint Solids from floating conventional paint detack facilities. 

- Work with global EQO regions to develop an air modeling data base of emission limits. 

The internship was valuable in understanding the pressures of being a regulated body, under many governmental agencies.  Amy was able to assess the benefits and drawbacks of working for a private firm in the environmental compliance field. It was a great learning experience!

Internship Details

Organization Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, MI
Employment Sector
Private
Student's Field of Study
Environmental Policy and Planning
Topic Areas of Internship

Air Pollution, Environmental Regulation/Policy, Climate Change/Global Warming

Duration & Dates 12 weeks, starting 5/10/2010
Skills Gained

Project Management, Technical Skills (Computer Software other than GIS or AutoCAD), Database Management

Duties Performed

Policy or Program Analysis, Serve on Multi-Stakeholder Committees, Strategy Development

How Student Obtained Internship Online Internship Posting
Paid or Unpaid?
Paid