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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Kai Hostetter-Habib

As I sit here typing this up, I feel as if I should disclose to my loyal readers that every time I write one of these blogs, I always have my Google Calendar up for two reasons: 1) I have the memory of a fish, and therefore cannot remember anything I’ve done by myself, and 2) I use Googl

Week 3: Unsettling animals at the National Gallery

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Sonja Boettcher

I conducted an interview and we visited the National Gallery of Art.

Week 2: No red panda, yet...

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Sonja Boettcher

Journalism is difficult and the red pandas are hiding from me.

Week 2: A Frank Conversation

Monday, June 10, 2024

Kai Hostetter-Habib

I honestly cannot believe this is already the end of the 2nd week. Time is passing so quickly, and even in this short amount of time, so many memories have been made.

Week 2: Settling In

Friday, June 7, 2024

Johnny Miri

What a wonderful week! I’m having the most amazing time here. Our intern cohort finally worked out our taxes, which was a lot of fun because everyone was on a zoom call together.

Week 1: Crying over spilled milk

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Johnny Miri

What an amazing start to the summer! My name is Johnny, and I'm the American Institute of Physics FYI Science Policy News intern. My hometown of Cedar Park, TX is a little hotter and much dryer than this city. I've had a blast exploring Washington, DC so far.

Week 1: Lost in the Woods

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Kai Hostetter-Habib

This week, I was lost in the woods.

Starting a new internship in a new city can be daunting. You need to acclimate to your environment and job, all while trying to make the most of your time in a new place and make friends. It can be exhausting, but it is also exhilarating.