The goal of this project was to evaluate and publicize the impact of the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) interns on science. We compiled a list of all former MMA interns and distributed a survey to solicit information from interns about their experiences at the MMA and during their career. From these survey responses, we conducted interviews with a small group of interns to gain deeper insight into their life journeys. Data from these surveys and interviews was used to create a large database of former interns, as well as infographics and profiles highlighting the impact of MMA internship alumni on science. After analyzing this data, we recommend that the MMA implement yearly updates to this intern database, incorporate intern alumni into their programming, and improve the internship program itself by expanding opportunities for research, collaboration, and mentor engagement.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Creelman, Alysha
• Fiore, Taylor
• Keselman, Joshua
• Conroy, Michael

Subject

• Learning
• Project-Based Learning
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121323-141659
• 115095

Keyword

• Higher Education
• Internship
• History
• STEM Education

Advisor

• Jarvis, Susan M.
• Looft, Fred J.
• Golding, Dominic

Year

• 2023

Center

• Nantucket, Massachusetts Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Maria Mitchell Association

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 4 - Quality Education
• 5 - Gender Equality

Date created

• 12/13/2023

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-121323-141659

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2024-02-08