University of Pittsburgh

SPS is special because it allows physics students to connect beyond the classroom. Without the stress of homework, tests, and grades, I can remember everything that made me fall in love with physics.

Madison Brewer

Madison Brewer

University of Pittsburgh

Physics Today Science Writing Intern 2021

Week 10: And I'm Out

Friday, August 6, 2021

Maura Shapiro

Today was the closing symposium. I remember two weeks ago I was shocked that our abstracts were due. The next week, I was surprised we had to have our presentations in. This was the fasted summer of my life, and maybe one of the most pivotal.

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Week Ten: We did it folks (part 2)

Friday, August 6, 2021

Madison Brewer

Welp—we did it folks. The internship has ended. It's so bittersweet. I’m really proud of everything I accomplished this summer. It’s more than I ever dreamed of doing.

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Week 9: Big News

Monday, August 2, 2021

Maura Shapiro

I considered holding off on some news to give this blog post a surprise ending, but I’m too excited and too impatient. So, the big news: I accepted a job with NBLA to co-make and co-host a physics history podcast!

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Week Nine: Exploring passions in science

Friday, July 30, 2021

Madison Brewer

I started tying up loose ends, putting things neatly back on the shelf, and making my preparations to leave. But I also spent some time this week thinking about what I love to do—and why I love it. 

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Week 8: The Article

Monday, July 26, 2021

Maura Shapiro

I wish I had more interesting updates to tell but I spent all week on one goal: writing the Physics Today Online article. Since the interviews had been conducted, I spent my time transcribing, fact-checking, writing, and, most importantly, editing.

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Week Eight: It’s ending

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Madison Brewer

It finally hit me that the summer is coming to an end. With this week done, there are only two left in the internship. I’m sad it’s ending—I still feel like there is so much to do. 

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Week 7: Outreach

Saturday, July 17, 2021

Maura Shapiro

This was probably my busiest week at work to date. I finished the teaching guides (basically, those things never really feel finished) and now am working on the “outreach” portion of my internship.

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Week Seven: September already?

Saturday, July 17, 2021

Madison Brewer

This week was pretty busy. Draft due early in the week, research due by the end, and preparation for the September magazine gave me lots to do. 

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Week Six: The Fourth of July

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Madison Brewer

Thanks to the Fourth of July, this week was short. The four days flew by, but that might have more to do with the fact that I was really busy. And my second story was published this week!

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