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 |
