Intern Blog Postings

Week Two: New Experiences and a Familiar Face

Friday, June 15, 2018

Mikayla Cleaver

As I am writing this blog post, it is hard to remember all that I’ve done the past week- I should probably be keeping notes!

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Week 2: I won the Internship Lottery.

Friday, June 15, 2018

Phoebe Sharp

Disclaimer: I listened to David Foster Wallace before starting this, so the beginning of this post comes from a different mindset than the end.

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What do you even do all day??

Friday, June 15, 2018

Brigette Smith

Last Saturday OSA hosted their annual “celebration of Inclusion.” OSA just happens to be positioned at the very start of the DC Pride Parade so each year they throw a party on the back patio with food and drinks and music for everyone to enjoy while the parade goes right by.

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Kristen Larson portrait

Week 2: Spectrograms FOREVER!

Friday, June 15, 2018

Kristen Larson

This week has just flown by! On Friday (of last week) I sat down with Sarah C. and Amanda N. and we discussed my exhibit ideas. We narrowed it down to two, one that I determined was easy and the other would be challenging.

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Week 2: Is this the first real week?

Friday, June 15, 2018

Daniel A Morales

This week has been the first real week for me in terms of doing my work and getting settled in. I have expectations I must meet at NASA every day and I have created a daily schedule/routine that works for me; finding time to meal prep, commute, study, go to the gym, etc.

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Week Two: High Ponytails

Friday, June 15, 2018

Krystina Williamson

“Pro Tips for Women in STEM: Sometimes you need to put your hair in a high pony to feel like a cheerleader--because in machine shops full of men you gotta cheer yourself on.”

- Maria Macardle

 

Dear Internet,

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Week Two: Balance

Friday, June 15, 2018

Amanda Williams

When I first got started in physics, and committed in college, I had a master plan to become the best out there. What would it take? I figured it was all physics. All day. Every day.

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The Second Week: I'm a real filmmaker now!

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Elon Price

So in case you were wondering this past week, no I still haven’t figured out how not to get lost on the Metro.  But I’m steadily learning everyday! Sometimes I miss my stop (like this morning) but then I just get right on that reverse train and eventually get where I need to go.

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SPS NIST Internship 2018

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Jesus Perez

          Whoo! The second week at NIST has been a lot of fun. I’ve been exploring my project more and I have really gotten into the groove of things. Everyday I wake at 5am and proceed to make a quick breakfast. It has varied from avocado toast, apples and Bananas or an Acai smoothie.

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Feeling Productive

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Stephanie Williams

 

 These past few days have been hectic and busy and amazing! I wanted to blog more last week, but I didn't get the chance while working so much. I mainly just took a few pictures of my work outfits because I am very happy with how my new fancy clothes look haha.

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