Intern Blog Postings

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Simon Patane

Many new things to journal about for Week 8! Two of the highlights of this week were by far the tours of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Week 7: A Succinct Week

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Benjamin Preis

As we head into the middle of July, there is certainly a routine developing. Tours are given, memos are written and letters are drafted. Work is good, but there isn’t much that I think is particularly blog-worthy.

Week 8: The Meeting (Among Other Things)

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Jacob Zalkind

The Meeting (Among Other Things)

Week 8: "Charging"

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Nick Durofchalk

The beginning of week eight marked the beginning of 'crunch time.' The science jamboree and SPS Goddard tour Kirsten and I were to lead were Thursday, the SPS Intern Symposium was the week after, and the NASA Goddard summer intern poster session was to be the Thursday after that.

Week 7: NIST Tour

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Stephen Skolnick

While we visited NIST last week for an outreach event, this week we got to take a more thorough tour of the grounds and facilities.

Week 7: Diffracting Fireworks

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Kelby Peterson

As promised this week's post will start with the 4th of July celebrations. I was very lucky and my girlfriend came to visit me for the weekend. We met up with all the interns Friday morning and spent the day with a blanket laid out near the Washington Monument.

Week 7: Eating the Fruit of Knowledge

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Caleb L. Heath

The highlight of this week was undoubtedly our tour of NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This is an amazing place, a true gem of a national lab, and a cornerstone of American industry.