Intern Blog Postings

Week 8: "Charging"

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Nick Durofchalk

The beginning of week eight marked the beginning of 'crunch time.' The science jamboree and SPS Goddard tour Kirsten and I were to lead were Thursday, the SPS Intern Symposium was the week after, and the NASA Goddard summer intern poster session was to be the Thursday after that.

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Week 7: NIST Tour

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Stephen Skolnick

While we visited NIST last week for an outreach event, this week we got to take a more thorough tour of the grounds and facilities.

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Week 7: Diffracting Fireworks

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Kelby Peterson

As promised this week's post will start with the 4th of July celebrations. I was very lucky and my girlfriend came to visit me for the weekend. We met up with all the interns Friday morning and spent the day with a blanket laid out near the Washington Monument.

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Week 7: Eating the Fruit of Knowledge

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Caleb L. Heath

The highlight of this week was undoubtedly our tour of NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This is an amazing place, a true gem of a national lab, and a cornerstone of American industry.

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Week 7: Preparing for more outreach and NIST!

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Mark Sellers

After the 4th of July, I stayed close to home, skyped with my family, and did laundry and such. Nothing too eventful!

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Week 7: COMSOL and Kayaks

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Benjamin Perez

Each week seems to pass faster than the one before. It is already week 7, and I am starting to wind down with my research.

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Week 7: A Water Themed Week

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Ashley Finger

This week, my office had only two interns (compared to the usual four), which made for a busy week.

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Week 7: Soldering On

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Kirsten Randle

After an epic 4th of July, my weekend was very laid back. Saturday, I caught up on laundry and Star Trek (TNG) episodes. Sunday, Ashley and I headed to the Pentagon City Mall for a day of shopping.

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Week 7: A Long Weekend, The Fourth of July!

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Simon Patane

This past week has been absolutely packed! The big thing around town last weekend was of course the Fourth of July and I was not disappointed by the celebrations! On top of all the extra things happening around here, it seemed like Vassar descended on the capital!

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Week 6: Work, NIST, and Meetings

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Benjamin Preis

This week was not altogether that different from last. I went to events, continued to write memos and draft letters. Overall, there were no complaints. I’m learning my way through the underground tunnels and confusing hallways of the Capitol.

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