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FIU’s Christina LaRocca Interns in Paris
FIU student Christina LaRocca has started her internship in Paris, France at the U.S. Mission to the Organization on Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). She has had in-depth discussions with the Department of State’s Chief Economist, Dr. Rodney Ludema, who was visiting the U.S. Mission. Christina was able to participate in the unpaid internship due to the help of a grant from Dr. Edward Glab, co-director of FIU’s Global Energy Forum.
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SAVE THE DATE
The Marlins Annual M.V.P. Internship Program Job Fair will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Marlins Park from 10:00am – 6:00pm. -- Help spread the word to our Panthers and stay tuned for more info!
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FIU student Matheus Santos interns at the U.S Embassy in Kuwait
This summer, I was able to experience something special. I interned with the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait. As an undergrad at Florida International University, this opportunity was invaluable to my education and life experience because it broadened my world view and gave me a peak into real world diplomacy.
State Dept. interns in front of U.S Embassy in Kuwait.
I arrived in Kuwait just as the Middle East was in turmoil. Regional events and crises truly effected Kuwaiti internal politics. It was a learning experience to witness these regional events from the vantage point of an Arab country. It heightened my awareness to cultural sensitivities that are so deeply engrained in the Arabian Peninsula.
Matheus with Chargé d'affaires Michael Adler
As an intern to the Regional Security Office, I worked with Diplomatic Security Special Agents in their day to day operations keeping American personnel and property safe for the conduct of diplomacy. I felt like I contributed to the mission and gained experience in the field.
Matheus in front of the Kuwait Freedom Tower
One of my most memorable experiences was when I accompanied the Chargé d'affaires to a Diwaniya(Kuwaiti social gathering) during the month of Ramadan. We drank tea and coffee while discussing the World Cup with the locals. It is these simple things that bring people together.
Matheus sandboarding in the desert.--
Matheus Santos will be graduating in the spring of 2015 with a B.A. in International Relations and Certificates in Middle Eastern Studies and National Security Studies.
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FIU grad interns at Hanzell Vineyards
Amanda Bates, FIU grad and future Sommelier, had the opportunity to work at Hanzell Vineyards in Sonoma, CA during the fall semester of 2012. A graduate of the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management with a minor in Wine and Beverage Management, Amanda is currently on her way to receiving the title of "Master Sommelier."
Amanda was a recipient of the Southern Wine and Spirit's "Jimmy Mancbach Scholarship" which sends only a handful of students from around the country to work in fine wine-producing estates in California and Oregon. She was selected to work at Hanzell Vineyards, a wine producer founded in the 1950's by the former US Amabassador to Italy, James David Zellerbach. During her internship, she conducted scientific analyses, the picking of grapes, and complete fermentation.
Amanda is currently training for manager of "Chan's Wine World" in Destin, FL, a group of boutique wineries and five-star restaurants, and in the process of receiving her certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Check out her blog at www.pickinggrapeswithbates.blogspot.com
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FIU in DC: My Experience So Far
My time interning in DC has been everything I expected and then some. From the moment I got here, I noticed the change of culture relative to Miami's. I arrived here expecting to learn about the inner workings of government and get hands on experience within the legislative process on and off Capitol Hill. Both FIU and CHCI have made this experience so much more fruitful as I have had access to events and recepttions I would have never heard about had I not had these two resources at my disposal.
On my first week in DC, I was able to attend the Inaugural Hispanic Lobbyists Association Avanza Awards, where they recognized and honored the contribution Latinos bring to overall society, but especially the advances in representation that they have made on the Hill. I attended the awards ceremony and reception as FIU’s guest and was able to meet several Latinos who work hard to advance Hispanic issues in society so that students like me can have the opportunities to come to DC and have this amazing eye opening experience. At that awards ceremony, I was able to meet Congresswoman Iliana Ros-Lehtinen along with a Senator from Illinois who turned out to be one of the drafters of the original Dream Act that was written a decade ago. Before this summer started I never thought I would be a guest to an awards ceremony sitting next to two Politicians who have been working for years within congress towards positive change for the Hispanic community.
Another great highlight of my time here in Washington was having the honor of being invited to the White House for the DACA Champions of Change Event. This event invited many DACA recipients to have a discussion with heads of departments, and highlighted ten DACA recipients that have had a major impact on their communities thanks to the privileges that DACA grants. It was great being in a building surrounded by other DACA recipients and seeing with my own eyes not only how far I’ve gotten since DACA was passed two years ago, but also the stories of the other DACA-recipients and the positive changes they are making in their individual communities through different mediums. FIU also extended the invitation to this event to my twin brother Esteban so that he could to partake in this event and experience the opportunities that Washington, DC has to offer.
All in all, the FIU in DC team has done a great job in granting us FIU students interning in DC access to many events going on in the area, and the opportunity to really take advantage of our time here. I am now halfway through my internship and I’m really looking forward for what the other half has in store.
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My Last Day- Simone G.
As the semester comes to a close, so does my internship with the Office of Engagement, sadly. Being here has allowed me to grow so much as a writer. Amy, my supervisor, has been unbelievably helpful during this semester when it came to sharing her knowledge in writing. My leads (the first sentence or paragraph in a story) and the content within my stories have drastically improved since I've been an intern here. For example, I was used to crafting my leads in a way that was very clear and straightforward. However, I've learned here that leads don't always have to be that way. They can be more engaging which can include having anecdotes, for example.
Also, when I began my internship, I had a tendency to be very wordy without having a clear cut purpose. Now, I'm familiar with answering the Who, What, Where, When, and How questions which are crucial for news articles. By answering these questions preferably in the beginning of an article, readers are not reading aimlessly.
In addition to my growth as a writer, being at the Office of Engagement has introduced me to great co-workers and awesome supervisors! Since day one, I've felt accepted and there's never a dull moment here (we still get work done).
Saying goodbye to everyone on Friday was very sad for me because I've learned and grown so much, it's unbelievable. I hope I've made the same or a similar impact on my colleagues as they've made on me.
Farewell, Engagement!
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Interning With The Office Of Engagement: What Has It Been Like?
By Simone Garvey-Ewan
Where do I start?! With spring break here and midterms completed, the mid-semester mark is here! Where did the time go?
It seems as if it just vanishes, especially when you're having a great time. With the Office of Engagement, I've been having a terrific time doing what I enjoy, learning more about writing from Amy Ellis and conducting myself in a professional manner from Amy and my co-workers.
For the time that I've spent here so far, I've been working on a story with Amy and a Kaleena Salgueiro's help. I've also attended two news huddles that take place on Mondays. They're so interesting because not only do I get to be around fellow journalists, but I also get to know what goes on in the FIU community in addition to my frequent reading of The Beacon/FIU News. This has to be one of the things I love the most about interning here.
With the current story that I am crafting, Amy's tips have been coming in handy. I'm learning how to be more engaging with my writing and how to seek key interviewees that will make my story worth reading. Basically, I'm figuring out how to put "meat on the bones" of my story.
Though I've been here for such a short time and have lots more learning to do, I still feel as if the Office of Engagement has exposed me to a real life work experience. Having to be punctual, wear business casual garb, managing time, and being productive are a few things that I'm sure will be essential in my future career.
Basically, I just feel honored to be a part of a department filled with driven individuals who are so passionate about the community and the future generation arising from these communities. Being here weekly, I witness this drive for myself and it's truly amazing (:
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Meet the Spring 2014 Mayor's Executive Interns!
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Summer Stories- Ryobi Intern
Intern for TTi a leader in powertool MFG. Among the 1st interns hired from across the nation. #FIUInternships #Ryobi pic.twitter.com/RxUn6l7OVm
— Pedro M Guillen (@pedroasst) July 10, 2013
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Panther @ the CW Network!
@FIU I am! Sun Sentinel specifically SFL aka the CW Network. I started yesterday 🎉🎥🎬 #FIUInternships1stDay pic.twitter.com/sHjognlXFa
— Giselle Cancio (@_gisellemarie) January 7, 2014
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Starting 2014 with an Internship? We want to know!
How did you start Spring 2014? Did you start it with a new internship?
We want to see where our Panthers interning in Spring 2014! Take a picture on your first day and tag it #FIUinternships1stDay on IG, Twitter, Tumblr, or FB!
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Winter break is the glorious time that we all look forward to a few short weeks after the semester begins. That vacation gets old really fast however. Why not get one step ahead of your peers and get a few more weeks of internship experience under your belt? An internship over winter break will help you develop your network and be productive while you are home from college.
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Internships propel FIU grad to NASA
At 26, FIU alumnus Rigoberto Roche has reached a level of scientific success that many recent graduates can only imagine.
During his internship with NASA, Rigoberto Roche helped provide the data relayed between orbiting satellites and ground stations. He is now working at NASA fulltime through a one-year Pathways Program at the John H. Glenn Research Center in Ohio.
His work with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) includes writing complex code for the International Space Station, as well as monitoring telecommunication satellites that serve missions such as the Hubble Space Telescope.
A 2011 graduate with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering, Roche is a participant in the Pathways Program at NASA’s John H. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. After completing the one-year program, Roche will begin a fulltime position with NASA in 2014.
“I give thanks every day for having been given the opportunity to work with so many bright minds in one place,’’ said Roche, a Cuban immigrant who came to the United States with his mother in 2002. “I didn’t speak English or know how to turn on a computer. Now I write code for one of the most advanced computers in the world, orbiting the earth. Every day I’m doing this is truly a dream come true for me.’’
“To know that a small part of that payload has something I worked on inside, it’s honestly the most rewarding experience I could ever feel,’’ Roche said.
The road to success for Roche was far from an easy one.
Driven, motivated and disciplined, Roche overcame his physical challenges and earned two internship stints at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, one of five out of nearly 50 applicants accepted.
NASA intern Rigoberto Roche met President Mark B. Rosenberg during a breakfast to honor federal agency interns in Washington, D.C.
“The key quality that I saw in him was his level of commitment,” said Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, an associate professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at FIU. “We had a limited number of sponsored spots from FIU. Rigo was part of the first class of interns that we sent out.”
During his first stint at Goddard, Roche was assigned to develop a tool to allow scientists to measure the rainfall variability of a satellite.
Later, at the request of Goddard scientists, Roche returned for a second internship to continue his work.
“They had five years of data and I had to create a tool that sorted the information,” Roche explained. “They needed someone to write software so they could manage the large database that they had.”
His mentor at Goddard was Ali Tokay, an expert on instruments that measure different levels of rainfall. Tokay assisted Roche on the theoretical aspects of the project.
“He was the science person and I was the engineering person,” said Roche, who presented his work at an American Meteorological Society (AMS) conference in January 2013 and will be published in the organization’s journal next year. “He knew the theory behind how we needed to analyze it and I knew the coding side.”
Roche will complete his first six-month rotation at NASA Glenn in December and plans to return to FIU to complete his second master’s degree in electrical engineering by August 2014. After that, he will return to NASA Glenn to complete his second six-month rotation.
“It was very impressive how he was able to step from one internship to another and then to a job offer,” Miralles-Wilhelm said.
Roche gives credit to Miralles-Wilhelm for being his mentor during his time at FIU and for his internship experience, which helped him get the fulltime position at NASA.
“Because of him, I am here,” Roche said. “He was supportive in every way, not only from intellectual support but for moral and physical support. Because of him, I was able to go to Goddard twice. Goddard opened the door for me to get my full-time position here.”
– Malcolm Shields
Original article written by Malcolm Shields for FIU News- Internships propel FIU grad to NASA
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Office of Engagement intern blog: The end of the semester and an internship
By Malcolm Shields
It’s December and it’s that time of year. We are in the middle of the holiday season. With the semester coming to an end, finals week is next week and for me, my time as an intern with the Office of Engagement and as a student at FIU is coming to an end.
First, I want to say thanks to the entire staff at the Office of Engagement for being such a great group to work with.
The work that this office is providing for the university and to our community is remarkable. I am proud to have played a small role in documenting what this office does for our community.
I want to give a special thanks to my supervisor during this internship Amy Ellis for being a great mentor. Even though my name appears as the author of the stories that were published on FIU News, the editing process to arrive at the finished product is a team effort between the both of us.
Her knowledge and suggestions in the editing process were invaluable. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn from you as an intern.
I want to thank everyone at FIU and within the local community that gave of their time to allow me to interview them.
This internship has given me a passion about education reporting that I did not know I had.
From a young journalist perspective, the suggestion that I would give to journalist looking to enter this field is to take advantage of as many internships as possible. In this business, most media outlets do not care about your grade point average.
What they care about is how good of a writer are you, how many skills do you have (i.e. writing, interviewing, photography, video production) how fast and productive are you and has your work been published.
Employers from media outlets want potential employees to have as much real-world experience as possible.
FIU has many outlets for journalism students to gain that experience with The Beacon, South Florida News Service and internship opportunities with most of the local media outlets in South Florida.
The one thing I would tell interns to do is to treat your internship like a full-time job because you never know who is watching how you work and who might recommend you for a job.
The latest article that was publish was a long-awaited article on Fostering Panther Pride, FIU’s new initiative to assist homeless and former foster care students enrolled at FIU. You can read more about it here. Two other student internship profiles, one on a FIU alum and another on a senior at FIU, are in the works. Look out for those on FIU News.
Malcolm Shields is the journalism intern with the Office of Engagement at FIU for the Fall 2013 semester. Malcolm will be blogging about his experience as an intern during the semester.
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Wednesday, Dec 4th, from 4-7pm
FIU's first Social Justice Internship Fair and Labor Studies Conference
at FIU's Faculty Club.
The Center for Labor Studies and Research will be bringing many different community organizations on campus so that students can learn about the various internships that are offered by FIU's Labor Center. We hope that you can join us for the event and help promote to interested students.
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