American Institute of Physics

Week 8: The Article

Monday, July 26, 2021

Maura Shapiro

I wish I had more interesting updates to tell but I spent all week on one goal: writing the Physics Today Online article. Since the interviews had been conducted, I spent my time transcribing, fact-checking, writing, and, most importantly, editing.

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Week 8: Energy Equity and Policy

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Julia Bauer

This week, I wrote the first two drafts of my upcoming bulletin on energy equity.

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Week Eight: It’s ending

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Madison Brewer

It finally hit me that the summer is coming to an end. With this week done, there are only two left in the internship. I’m sad it’s ending—I still feel like there is so much to do. 

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Week 7: Zoom in on SOCKs

Monday, July 19, 2021

Noah Johnson

“Never tell me the odds” - Han Solo

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Week 7: First Bulletin and a Surprise Inscription

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Julia Bauer

This week consisted primarily of attending science policy-oriented hearings and polishing my first bulletin, coauthored with my mentor, on the House Science Committee’s

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Week 7: Outreach

Saturday, July 17, 2021

Maura Shapiro

This was probably my busiest week at work to date. I finished the teaching guides (basically, those things never really feel finished) and now am working on the “outreach” portion of my internship.

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Week Seven: September already?

Saturday, July 17, 2021

Madison Brewer

This week was pretty busy. Draft due early in the week, research due by the end, and preparation for the September magazine gave me lots to do. 

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Week 6: Demos Galore

Monday, July 12, 2021

Noah Johnson

“Tea, Earl Grey, Hot” - Captain Jean-Luc Picard

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Week 6: Bills, Bills, and More Bills

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Julia Bauer

On Friday, I submitted my second draft of the House Science Committee wildfire science bulletin. While I was waiting for the next round of edits, I delved into bill summaries that I had to set aside several weeks ago when I was unable to locate them online.

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Week Six: The Fourth of July

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Madison Brewer

Thanks to the Fourth of July, this week was short. The four days flew by, but that might have more to do with the fact that I was really busy. And my second story was published this week!

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