Madison, WI – Two PhD students from the Molecular Imaging/Magnetic Resonance Technology Lab (MIMRTL), Xue Li and Eric Weber, will be completing industry internships during the summer of 2025. Li will join Google’s New York office as a Software Engineering Intern, and Weber will work at MediaTek in San Diego as an Electrical Engineering Intern. These roles provide an opportunity for both students to apply their academic research in a practical industry setting and gain valuable experience in their respective fields.
Xue Li to Join Google as Software Engineering Intern
Xue Li will be joining Google’s New York office as a Software Engineering Intern from May to August 2025. Her work will focus on the critical task of building embedding models, which are essential for representing complex data in a way that machine learning algorithms can effectively process.
This internship directly aligns with her doctoral research on embeddings within MIMRTL, advised by Dr. Alan B. McMillan. The hands-on experience at Google will provide an unparalleled opportunity to deepen her understanding of large language models (LLMs) and advanced embedding techniques at an industrial scale.
“I’m excited to experience Google’s collaborative work culture and apply my academic knowledge to real-world challenges,” said Li. “This opportunity will not only sharpen my understanding of embedding techniques but also contribute valuable insights to my PhD research and future career in AI and machine learning.”
Li secured the position through a direct application to Google’s careers portal.
Eric Weber to Develop Next-Generation Systems at MediaTek
Eric Weber will be working as an Electrical Engineering Intern at MediaTek’s San Diego, California office. His project involves developing next-generation transceiver systems and conducting sub-terahertz (sub-THz) channel studies. This work is at the forefront of wireless technology, with significant implications for future 6G communications, high-resolution radar, and high-speed data transfer.
Weber’s PhD research involves complex antenna designs and the integration of multiple RF systems and is co-advised by Dr. Alan B. McMillan and Dr. Nader Behdad, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His internship at MediaTek provides a direct application of these skills, allowing him to engage with high-frequency hardware diagnosis and computer simulation (CST) in an industry setting.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to contribute at MediaTek, where my project has impactful implications for next-generation 6G wireless communications, high-resolution radar, and high-speed chip-to-chip interconnects,” Weber stated. “This internship will not only support my PhD research but also strengthen my foundation for a future career in wireless communications and RF engineering.”
Weber was able to connect with MediaTek, leading to a successful interview process and his selection for the role.
Please join the entire MIMRTL team in congratulating Xue Li and Eric Weber on these outstanding opportunities.