Tufts University

Nathan Foster

Nathan Foster

AIP FYI Science Policy Communications Intern

A Weekend with Liquid Crystals

Andrew Mascioli, Class of 2017, and Ian Hunter, Class of 2016

Tufts University

Week 10: All Alone

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Benjamin Preis

The final week at work was a bit calmer, as we eased into recess. Tours were plentiful – though I cannot imagine who would want to come to DC in August for their vacation. Throughout the week, I wrote my final letters and memos, constantly thinking: Will this be my final memo?

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Week 9: Our Last Week Together – but two more weeks for me!

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Benjamin Preis

This week was the last week for all of the interns but me. We tried our best to do things together every night, which was a great way to say goodbye. I really do feel as if I have made some friends with the other interns this summer.

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Week 8: Tours, Presentations, and Work galore!

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Benjamin Preis

This was quite a week! Monday began early: a 7:15am arrival to the Pentagon, for our 8am tour. Since our group was so large, we had a tour guide all to ourselves. He was very impressive, and inspired me to walk backwards on all tours that I now give.

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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.

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Week 6: Work, NIST, and Meetings

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Benjamin Preis

This week was not altogether that different from last. I went to events, continued to write memos and draft letters. Overall, there were no complaints. I’m learning my way through the underground tunnels and confusing hallways of the Capitol.

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Week 5: July 4th

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Benjamin Preis

Week two in the office was pretty great. On Monday, the intern coordinator Gary returned from his week in the district. Though I thought he was in his mid-forties by the tone of his email, it turns out he is not much older than me.

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Week 4: My First Week on the Hill

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Benjamin Preis

Monday began rather slowly as I was told by the office to arrive at 10am, I suppose as to avoid the morning rush. I entered into a small foyer, greeted one of my two co-interns, and met with the legislative correspondent (LC) for my intern orientation.

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Week 3: Exploration and Conversation: A Continuation of Week 2

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Benjamin Preis

This was quite the week! I continued my foray into writing the Physicist’s Guide to Washington, DC with continuous exploration this week. On Monday, I went to the Jefferson Memorial early in the morning. Someone had recommended it to me the previous week, and I wanted to visit before I forgot.

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