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Friday, June 7, 2013

Nikki Sanford

It’s hard to believe that my exciting, action-packed first week living and working in DC is finally coming to a close. After the other interns and I met and moved into GW at Foggy Bottom last weekend, we started off the week with an Orientation at AIP. We got to meet many of the people who help

Week 9: Final Week on the Hill, Presentations, and Farewells

Friday, August 2, 2013

Nikki Sanford

As I finish up my final day with the Science Committee, I can definitely say that this has been one of my most memorable summers yet. I also could not have imagined a more exciting and eventful final week. We kicked off the week by holding the very first Science Intern Google Hangout session!

Week 8: NASA on the Hill & SPS Intern Capitol Tour

Friday, July 26, 2013

Nikki Sanford

Even though my internship with the Science Committee is winding down, the action and work in the office hasn’t slowed. In addition to two hearings (one on EPA’s Hydraulic Fracturing Investigation and the other on the Future of Coal) I had the opportunity to experience a NASA on the Hill receptio

Week 7: HPU, Physicists, & NIST

Friday, July 19, 2013

Nikki Sanford

This was definitely one of the most eventful weeks of the summer!

Week 6: Markups, Hearings, and Tours

Friday, July 12, 2013

Nikki Sanford

After the 4th of July recess week and a nice holiday weekend with the family, I jumped right back into work on Monday. With 2 markups and 2 hearings on the agenda, there was a lot to do in very little time. As the primary intern working Tuesday’s Markup of HR 2413—The Weather Forecasting Improv

Week 5: 4th of July Excursions!

Friday, July 5, 2013

Nikki Sanford

Congress was in recess this week, so it was not as busy in the office. On Tuesday, the other interns and I were able to take the Hood and Emergency Training Course, required for all Hill Staff and Interns. It turned out to be both informative and pretty interesting, since we got to hear about a

Week 4: Science, Receptions, and Politics

Friday, June 28, 2013

Nikki Sanford

It’s been another eventful week here in the nation’s capital! In the committee office, all of the staff and us interns were working to prepare for two hearings and a markup of the National Windstorm Reduction Act.

Week 3: The Value of Science

Friday, June 21, 2013

Nikki Sanford

I’ve always heard that a science degree can get you anywhere. We all know that a math/science degree is excellent preparation for the extremely vital, significant careers in research, engineering, technology and other technical fields.

Nikki Sanford

AIP Mather Policy Intern: US House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

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