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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.

Week Two: Visiting the Hill

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Lisa McDonald

For this week’s adventure, my mentor Mitch sent me to the hub of capitol life: the Hill.

Week 2: Bootcamp, and other things

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Kristine Romich

A crash course on space weather, plus a recap of our first outreach event.

Week One: Capital City

Monday, June 5, 2017

Zakary Noel

Being a part of something bigger is a great way to get some perspective.

Week 1: Moving to DC!

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Michael Forkner

Wow. It's been a crazy week. I just moved here from Oregon on Sunday and it's my first time out on the east coast. We have been exploring D.C., doing outreach, working, and I have been working on homework.

Week 1: Welcome to D.C.

Friday, June 2, 2017

Samantha Pedek

After almost 11 hours of fights, layovers and traffic, I finally arrived at my new home at George Washington University. All 14 of the SPS interns share a giant suite type dorm, with two students per room.

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