Intern Blog Postings

Friday, June 10, 2016

Marissa Murray

Off to a good start

Patrick Mangan

Monday, September 28, 2015

Patrick Mangan

When I first found out that I was accepted for this internship and that I would be spending the summer in Washington D.C., I made it my goal to be on a first name basis with Barack and Michelle Obama. And while I didn’t come anywhere close to achieving this, I still could not be happier that I went. This summer was an insanely good experience for me. I met a lot of great people, lived in a completely new environment, had a lot of unforgettable experiences, and did a lot of work that I think could really benefit the education system in America.

Amandeep Gill

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Amandeep Gill

I am all settled in San Jose, California now, my first semester as an Aerospace Engineering grad student at San Jose State is well underway. As a physics undergrad turned engineering grad, I was worried about leaving physics behind and not being involved in the physics world anymore.

Max Torke

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Max Torke

I still can’t believe my fortune in being chosen for this internship! Getting to live in D.C. and work at NASA were both incredible stand-alone experiences. Together they constituted the best summer I have ever had! I had so much fun cruising around DC and meeting so many great people!

Friday, September 4, 2015

Shauna LeFebvre

As I am getting settled in at Union for my senior year, I can't help but to think back on the summer.  It seems like just yesterday I was moving into the apartment in D.C.  I'm so grateful for all that I've experienced this summer.

Friday, September 4, 2015

Brean Prefontaine

People often say that it is easy to get wrapped up in life events and forget to take a moment to reflect. I can certainly agree! The end of summer brought an end to the SPS internship and a whole new set of things to tackle (like moving into a new house and the start of another term of classes).

Brean Prefontaine

Monday, August 24, 2015

Brean Prefontaine

Things were a little strange after the final presentations on Friday of last week. I knew that this was the end for everyone else besides Shauna and myself.

Veronica Martinez-Vargas

Monday, August 24, 2015

Veronica Martinez-Vargas

I find myself back in my hometown in disbelief that this summer ever happened. There is a lot to take from an opportunity like this: The length of the internship, the housing location, and the social events were perfect.

Connor Day

Friday, August 14, 2015

Connor Day

It's all over! I have returned home to North Carolina with my family after such a fun and enriching summer in the nation's capitol with SPS. My final week of work began with three days at the AAPT summer meeting at the University of Maryland. The AIP History Center had a morning session on the second to last day of the conference at which the intern team presented. We gave an overview of the motivation and goals of our project, discussed some of the specific content, and explained our goals for the future of the teaching guides.

Drew Roberts

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Drew Roberts

This summer, I was able to meet both Ben and Ashley, the Mather Interns from last summer. They both expressed the thought that the Mather Policy Internship is the best intern program in DC. When I look back on my experience, this seems completely accurate. This internship allowed me to connect with so many people working in science policy and really get to see how this world works.

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