1. Maximizing Your Internship Experience Andy Frassetto

2. Potential benefits...

3. Conduct advanced, independent research.

4. Build connections with fellow earth scientists.

5. Receive early exposure to academia.

6. Investigate a potential graduate program.

7. Gain a head start on your thesis/dissertation.

8. Or, this could happen...

9. Potential pitfalls...

10. Lack focus and spiral into tangents. x x? 

11. Neglect the big picture and broader view. 

12. Fall under the spell of programming phobia. 

13. Worry about a “dumb question” and refuse to ask it. 

14. Experience a difficult adjustment to your summer home. 

15. Consider these tips

16. Read the literature and understand the project.

17. Set goals and keep your project simple.

18. Invest in a quality programming manual.

19. Have transportation, and explore.

20. Communicate often and ask for help!

21. The Final Product

22. A memorable talk needs a direct and simple message.

23. A good poster requires clearly explained figures.

24. Why we need you!