NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Week 5: Half Way There

Monday, July 3, 2017

Samantha Pedek

It is incredibly hard to believe that this week was the half way point of the internship. I have learned so much and have done so many things, but I still feel like I just got here. There is just so much to do here! This week was full of fun things to do, which kept me very busy all week!

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Week 5: A reality check for interns, plus a tour of the Hill

Friday, June 30, 2017

Kristine Romich

I haven't cracked any of the outstanding mysteries in physics yet, and that's OK. Also: a personal acknowledgment from a Congressman!

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Week 4: People Near and Far

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Samantha Pedek

A major aspect of doing research, and any professional experience, is meeting and interacting with people who have the same interests as you. As an undergrad, I have heard “networking is important” spiel time and time again. It is outstanding how true it is though.

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Week 4: Girl Scout Astronomy Club Summit

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Kristine Romich

Or, "Kristine Gives Her First Talk at NASA."

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Week 3: Getting paid to learn

Friday, June 16, 2017

Kristine Romich

“If your mentor sends you to fetch them some coffee or make them some photocopies, you come and tell me. Because that’s not what you’re here for.”

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Week 3: Adapting and Adventure

Friday, June 16, 2017

Samantha Pedek

These past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity, but I am coming to enjoy the fast paced life of the city. For being as large as it is, D.C. is quite charming and welcoming. I am starting to feel at home here, which can be attributed to my growing confidence in my navigation abilities.

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Week 2: And So It Begins!

Friday, June 9, 2017

Samantha Pedek

This week was my first full week on the job and I absolutely loved it. I am starting to make progress on my project, which is super encouraging. I have already learned so much, even though this is only the second week.

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Week 2: Bootcamp, and other things

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Kristine Romich

A crash course on space weather, plus a recap of our first outreach event.

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Week 1: Welcome to D.C.

Friday, June 2, 2017

Samantha Pedek

After almost 11 hours of fights, layovers and traffic, I finally arrived at my new home at George Washington University. All 14 of the SPS interns share a giant suite type dorm, with two students per room.

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Week 1: Arrival

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Kristine Romich

First week in D.C. and at NASA!

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