University of Pittsburgh

Week 6

Friday, July 9, 2021

Maura Shapiro

Thursday we had our virtual picnic. It began with an interesting talk by Rush Holt, former US representative and AAAS CEO. It was really interesting to hear his perspective as someone who has been part of science policy.

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Week 5: Laura Bassi

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Maura Shapiro

This past week was fun because I was able to dive in fully to my Laura Bassi guide. Laura Bassi was born in 1711, Bologna, Italy, and went on to have a successful career as a physicist.

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Week Five: Another day, another story

Sunday, July 4, 2021

Madison Brewer

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the internship. I’ve learned and written so much already. This week I got two new assignments that are sure to keep me busy. 

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Week Four: A published writer

Sunday, June 27, 2021

Madison Brewer

Last week, I learned a lot about being a working writer. But this week, I became a published writer! My first story appeared on the Physics Today website on Friday, June 25. (Don’t worry, I’ve marked it in my calendar.) 

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Week 4: Making New Friends

Sunday, June 27, 2021

Maura Shapiro

This week, I remarked on how social the internship is. Despite being virtual, I feel that there is a community of interns and colleagues. The intern game-night Zooms have been surprisingly fun and though Zoom fatigue is real, I’ve always left our meetings excited for the next one!

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Week Three: A working writer

Monday, June 21, 2021

Madison Brewer

This week was magazine heavy. Each issue takes a month to perfect.

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Week 3: It's nice to see you in person...

Sunday, June 20, 2021

Maura Shapiro

This was a great week, so I’ll just skip to the highlight: I visited AIP in person! I am from the D.C. area and was already planning to make the trek back for Father’s Day weekend, when I decided to come down early and visit the offices Friday.

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Week 2: Finding Foote the Woman who Discovered the Greenhouse Effect

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Maura Shapiro

This week flew by. Despite the stifling heat of my unairconditioned apartment and the jarring thunderstorms that punctuated almost every afternoon, I found myself absorbed in my research. 

 

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Week Two: Contributing to the team

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Madison Brewer

Last week was introductions, but this week has been full of real work. I got to experience what it was like to be an adult employee! Even though I’m just an intern, the Physics Today editors have made me feel like I’m really part of the team.

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Week 1: Meet and Greet

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Maura Shapiro

Hi audience and welcome to my journal entry! Since you don’t know me yet, and since I was once a campus tour guide, allow me to introduce myself and then we’ll start with an ice breaker. 

Please read the following in the peppiest, most rehearsed, yet slightly tired tone possible: 

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