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Quote: Running improved test scores immediately afterward. Playing video games did not.

Question: What is the balance between exercise and study? Like, if a student only exercises and does not study much, they aren’t going to be automatically smart. And if a student only studies and is not physically active, what is the balance between the two?

Comment: I thought it was very intriguing how exercising can increase I.Q points and intelligence. This comment was very interesting.

Photo Essay

One of my first major tasks was to see every IMAX movie. This was important because in order to be knowledgeable and work at this museum, you obviously need to know your domain. I got to watch three different movies: Galapagos, The Ultimate Wave Tahiti, and Hubble. This was actually a useful experience because when I went to the Big Bay Whale Days event, (which I talk about later on) some people actually asked me about our films, so seeing them was definitely important.






This is a photo of the construction site of our new exhibit "Cellular Journey" which opens in March. I was involved very much in this particular exhibit because I had our guests fill out surveys pertaining to this exhibit, and I also did a PowerPoint presentation for the Marketing Crew and others that work at the Museum.




The picture above shows me conducting my weekly marketing presentations. One of my major tasks was to go around the museum and find exhibits or subjects that interested me. I did three presentations and I really enjoyed the process. I got to show my presentation skills to the marketing crew and also learn about Mount Etna in Sicily, Embryonic Stem Cells, and Jupiter.





The photo above was taken Downtown at the Big Bay Whale Days Event. This was a annual event that took place at the newly opened cruise ship terminal. The point of this even was to attract tourist and San Diego residents to booths of different museums, shops, and restaurants. My mentor, two other interns and I set up a booth and brought along toys for the kids to interact with and some mind games for the adults. We also handed out different coupons and pamphlets to the guests, and answered to those who had inquiries.

Internship Week Four

The Picture to the left is me at the annual Big Bay Whale Days event. I think this picture exemplifies the dedication of the entire Marketing crew.


How might you continue your internship experiences beyond the scope of the HTHMA internship? What ideas, skills, connections, and so on will you bring back to the rest of your life? Will you continue working with your internship beyond January of 2011?


In retrospect to the month I have spent at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, I have to say that being exposed to the real work place was astonishing. Thinking back to my first day, I was nervous because I did not know exactly what to expect; therefore I was intimidated. Working at a non-profit institution like the Science Center allowed me to recognize how vital it is to be dedicated, focused, and zealous. Once I started working here I became more comfortable with my surroundings and the people I work with. I had various tasks that all encompassed my project which was to view, work, and experience the Marketing World. These tasks that incorporated my project included taking surveys, preparing an array of presentations, and assisting the overall semblance of the museum. Basically, my job was to help the Science Center, and primarily the Marketing Department in any productive way possible. Social interaction skills, critical thinking skills, and learning about science were a grand annexation of skills. As for bringing my ideas and skills back to school and my outside life; I think that it would be great if I could use the skills of thinking outside of the box I have acquired here, and apply those skills in school. When I look at the Science Center, I see a museum that has been pleasing guests with extravagant exhibits and IMAX films, and to know that they have done all of this while being a non-profit museum shows that working hard for ideas that truly are brilliant is work the hassle. Bringing this mentality and approach, and applying it to my persona will greatly benefit me. As I have written in my previous blog posts, and I will reiterate again: interning at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center has been a grand, memorable experience. I would strongly pursue another internship here, or even a job -- at the Fleet's consent, of course.

Internship

Good day to you, and welcome to my blog page! This is officially my first blog for my internship. The point of this specific post is to inform you of what my daily rituals may include. First off, I would like to tell you where I am interning at. I am interning at the prestigious Ruben H. Fleet Science Center in the always amazing Balboa Park. What I expect from every morning is a congested drive towards Balboa Park and arrive at my internship around 9 am. Once I start working, I am expecting to work on the computer mainly, doing some marketing and organizing. Also going to some meetings regarding marketing. I should work from maybe 9-3 or maybe 9-5 depending on the specific day. I am thrilled to embark on this riveting experience!