Intern Blog Postings

Week 1: I'm an intern now!

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Sonja Boettcher

Exciting first week in Washington DC!

Week 1: The Blue Dasher

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Maia Chandler

Dragonflies, order Odonata, live on every continent except for Antarctica. There are around 3000 species of this predatory insect, characterised by their huge compound eyes, two narrow pairs of intricately veined wings, and elongated, sometimes iridescent bodies.

Week 1: Hello, Washington, D.C.

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Piper Malczewski

Part One: Arrival

Week 1: Finally Here!

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Kaden Gammon

Hello everyone! My name is Kaden, and I am a research intern at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). I just completed my third year at William Jewell College and in the fall will be attending Washington University in St.

Week 1: Return of the Jedi

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Brynn Schierenbeck

Hello again!

I’m excited to be back in DC and once again surrounded by all these smarty pants. It’s been a rather relaxing first week back so I should have just sat down and got this in on time. Yet, here I am, again choosing procrastination over productivity.

Week 1: Lost in the Woods

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Kai Hostetter-Habib

This week, I was lost in the woods.

Starting a new internship in a new city can be daunting. You need to acclimate to your environment and job, all while trying to make the most of your time in a new place and make friends. It can be exhausting, but it is also exhilarating.