Intern Blog Postings

Friday, June 9, 2017

Luis Royo Romero

Week Two: Short and sweet.

As time progresses, D.C. gradually feels more like home. I have romanticized the unknowns of the city. A wrong metro stop, a detour on I-490, and an unexpected good lunch with coworkers.

Week Two: Designs and Details

Friday, June 9, 2017

Lexxi Reddington

I have really become immersed in my project at the Niels Bohr Library & Archives this past week. Along with fellow intern, Tori, I am currently working to create a museum exhibit to showcase why the history of physics matters.

Week 2: And So It Begins!

Friday, June 9, 2017

Samantha Pedek

This week was my first full week on the job and I absolutely loved it. I am starting to make progress on my project, which is super encouraging. I have already learned so much, even though this is only the second week.

Week Two: Exploring the City

Friday, June 9, 2017

Michael Forkner

It is the end of my first full week at The Optical Society (OSA). So far I absolutely love my team members, as well as all the staff at OSA. Everyone is very welcoming and friendly and I feel like I have worked here for much longer than a week and a half.

DETAIL DOS*: DABBING DAZES DOCTOR DEATH**

Friday, June 9, 2017

Mary Ann Mort

*Translates from Spanish to two

**My last name, Mort, translates from French to death. I joke around saying that if I get my PhD, I will be Dr. Mort, aka Dr. Death. And I will build a spaceship and name it the Death Star.

Week #2: When the time is right...

Friday, June 9, 2017

Francisco Ayala Rodriguez

This week had the "perfect timing" for every activity and surprise we had.

Week Two: The Mall and the Stars

Friday, June 9, 2017

Zakary Noel

Having steeled myself for my time here, I feel as though I'm ready to take on my ultimate goal one step at a time. Off to a good start so far; I hope to keep my feet planted on the ground as I continue to make progress here at the national Society of Physics Students office.

Challenging Perspectives -- Week 2

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Justine Boecker

This week has been an incredible and challenging week of learning, growing and changing perspectives. I was looking at some pictures and posts on Tuesday from only a week and three days earlier. They were during the last couple days of student teaching.