INTERNSHIP: ISS Payload Proposer’s Guide
UNIVERSITY: University of Pennsylvania
HOMETOWN: Ashburn, VA
FAVORITE PASSIONS: Solving puzzles, biking
DREAM JOB: Nuclear Engineer
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BEST EXPERIENCE AT NASA’S GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN GREENBELT, MARYLAND?
My best experience here has definitely been the Science Jamboree during the Employee Engagement Activities. I had already heard rumors of what work was happening at Goddard, but to see it first hand and to be able to talk about it with involved personnel was truly amazing.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO STUDENTS INTERESTED IN INTERNING AT NASA?
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. NASA/GSFC contains a huge concentration of well-educated scientists and engineers, so if you ever need help, don’t hesitate. Being an intern, you might be assigned with something challenging. It is important to seek guidance if you’re struggling, because it could be possible that there’s a lot on the line.