Intern Blog Postings

Technology Meets Congress

Friday, June 16, 2017

Eleanor Hook

Between hearings on cybersecurity and symposia on new NASA technology, there's always something exciting to learn about!

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Pride Month: Diversity in Physics

Friday, June 16, 2017

Jacob Robertson

This past weekend, The Optical Society (OSA) invited the SPS interns to celebrate pride month at their offices. After mingling with OSA's staff on the patio, we relocated to the street to watch the parade.

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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 Three

Friday, June 16, 2017

Luis Royo Romero

 

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On the Mall: Tips for Public Engagement

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Jacob Robertson

"What brought you here today?" is a question I asked often at last week's Astronomy Festival on the National Mall.

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Of Budgets and Briefings

Friday, June 9, 2017

Eleanor Hook

It might not sound like fun... until you find yourself studying space law.

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Week 2: Changing Pace

Friday, June 9, 2017

Victoria (Tori) Eng

Although a little less invigorating than last week, this week has been about settling in. It is strange being able to get up at 6am with almost no problems now, especially because that was not something I ever accomplished in High School. So far at work the exhibit has been going along smoothly.

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Week Two

Friday, June 9, 2017

Luis Royo Romero

Week Two: Short and sweet. 

As time progresses, D.C. gradually feels more like home. I have romanticized the unknowns of the city. A wrong metro stop, a detour on I-490, and an unexpected good lunch with coworkers.

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Week Two: Designs and Details

Friday, June 9, 2017

Lexxi Reddington

I have really become immersed in my project at the Niels Bohr Library & Archives this past week. Along with fellow intern, Tori, I am currently working to create a museum exhibit to showcase why the history of physics matters.

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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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