American Institute of Physics

Week 3: Bulletin Edits and Cohort Appreciation

Sunday, June 20, 2021

Julia Bauer

I had an excellent time this week going through the editing process for my first FYI bulletin about the House Science Committee Ocean-Shot hearing. Bulletins contain between 750 and 1,500 words and typically cover three to four topics in depth.

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Week 2: Oceanshots and Bill Tracker

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Julia Bauer

I hit a milestone this week. On Monday, I began what I believe is the third-to-last of the “new” FYI summer assignments. My mentor has given me the opportunity to complete work on four of FYI’s branches: This Week, bill tracker, budget tracker, and bulletins.

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Week 2: Finding Foote the Woman who Discovered the Greenhouse Effect

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Maura Shapiro

This week flew by. Despite the stifling heat of my unairconditioned apartment and the jarring thunderstorms that punctuated almost every afternoon, I found myself absorbed in my research. 

 

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Week 2: Trying to Find the Groove

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Noah Johnson

“Do or do not, there is no try” - Jedi Master Yoda

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Week Two: Contributing to the team

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Madison Brewer

Last week was introductions, but this week has been full of real work. I got to experience what it was like to be an adult employee! Even though I’m just an intern, the Physics Today editors have made me feel like I’m really part of the team.

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Week 1: AAAC Meeting and First Writing Assignment

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Julia Bauer

I spent the majority of my first week attending and writing about the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee’s (AAAC) biannual meeting. AAAC is responsible for coordinating select interagency efforts within the Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, and NASA.

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Week 1: Meet and Greet

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Maura Shapiro

Hi audience and welcome to my journal entry! Since you don’t know me yet, and since I was once a campus tour guide, allow me to introduce myself and then we’ll start with an ice breaker. 

Please read the following in the peppiest, most rehearsed, yet slightly tired tone possible: 

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Week 1: I'm Going on an Adventure!

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Noah Johnson

“Engage” - Captain Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation

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Madison Brewer

Week One: We did it folks!

Saturday, June 5, 2021

Madison Brewer

Welp—we did it folks! Before this week started, I was nervous and excited and had so many questions about what my summer might hold. Would I get to write this week? Would my mentor be nice? Would the other interns be cool? Would I like this job?

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Maura Shapiro

AIP Center for History of Physics Intern

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