Dr. Victoria Mattingly and her team really fostered an environment in which I could both learn and apply my skills. I was pushed to keep learning new things while working on areas that I was already familiar with. Furthermore, your thoughts and contributions really have an impact on the direction and projects that the team takes. This allowed me to have a comprehensive understanding of the projects and see how my work fit into the general missions and goals of the company. I also had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people that served as mentors during my time there.
What I wish was different
Although the remote nature of the work does take away the value of all internships, Dr. Mattingly and the team do their best to ensure that interns have valuable experience.
Advice
Expect to come out of the internship with a collection of new skills. Go in with an open mind and the ability to see the bigger picture. Go in with the mindset that you are both a learn and an expert.
