Intern Blog Postings

5 Hotdogs on the 4th

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Charlotte Bimson

There are perhaps three things I am completely sure of: movies over 2 hours make me antsy, movies with guns, violence, and death freak me out, and hot dogs are one of the few perfect foods. The former two made it nearly impossible to get through Batman the Dark Knight Rises.

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Week 6: Freedom (From Work and Fences, but Sadly Not Tourists)

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Jaden Sicotte

Thoughts from the week: 1.) birthday punches are kind of a crazy tradition if you think about it, 2.) jump a fence, and it’ll sometimes jump you back, and 3.) if you’re planning a barbecue, you should probably be sure to check the grill’s propane sometime earlier than the hour before.

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Week 6: Livin’ in a marmot paradise

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Sonja Boettcher

This week: Sonja goes on vacation!

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Week 6: the last great american dynasty

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Jenna Mastropolo

“You cannot paddle the boat alone. Find someone to share your life with. Make as many friends as possible, and never forget that your success depends on others.” – William H. McRaven, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World

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Fermenting Fomenting Convictions

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Evan Erickson

I've had a lot of time to think over this long weekend. With this long weekend, I've been able to formulate my words about a subject I  feel strongly about. Celsius is stupid. Let me first back up and say something slightly less controversial. Celsius is stupid for everyday use.

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Week 6: 4th in the Capital

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Kaden Gammon

With the 4th of July and a Friday off, not a lot of work was done this week. However, it was an incredible, extended weekend. Before enjoying the time off, on Tuesday I got to listen to a historical talk on science during lunch with the other interns.

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Week 5: The Morals of an Alley Cat

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Brynn Schierenbeck

 

This week went by so fast! Almost as fast as this entire summer because I guess we only have five weeks left now. Ugh. 

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Week 5: Some of the Things I Love

Monday, July 1, 2024

Piper Malczewski

In the last week, I’ve gotten to do some of my favorite things: teach, make art, exercise political advocacy, practice good science communication, learn, and research a topic I’m passionate about!

 

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Jenna leaves a slew of broken hearts in her wake

Monday, July 1, 2024

Charlotte Bimson

It has come to my realization that Jenna and I spend about 12 consecutive hours together. From commuting to work to after-work hangouts, I do not think I go for more than 30 minutes without seeing her daily.

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Week 5: Meganeura monyi

Monday, July 1, 2024

Maia Chandler

Welcome to week five! I’ve talked about how dragonfly’s flight muscles, how they beat their wings and how they produce their incredible colours. Is that enough talking about dragonflies? Never.

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