Describe what you did during your internship:
I worked on various projects that revolved around exercise in space and the human component of spaceflight. I was able to do design work, mechanical assembly, and software development.
Did you achieve your goals?
I was able to further develop my coding skills which was a large goal of mine. This will further prepare me for the workforce and the world is heading further in an automated direction.
Describe positive lessons learned:
Open every door and advocating for yourself.
Describe negative lessons learned:
None! This experience only taught me great things I will carry forward in my career.
What was the impact of this internship?
My internship at Johnson Space Center has increased my interest in engineering, and solidified my choice of career. It gave me hands-on experience, helped me build technical skills, and showed me how teamwork plays out in real projects.