Post by NEC Laboratories America, Inc.

This week, six elite squads of NEC Labs America summer #interns were activated for Intern Operation: Cipher and Seek, a grueling yet fun field exercise engineered by mission commanders Stacey and Wendy. First, each squad had to crack an ancient cipher using nothing but their minds and two decoder boards. The team that broke the code first earned a 30-second tactical advantage heading into the main mission: a high-stakes sweep of the Princeton facility to locate emergency equipment, document critical infrastructure, and identify key personnel. One team took home the prize, but all squads completed the mission and walked away knowing that they are ready. #internships #NECLabs #PHDLife