Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science- Amanda Saiz, Week 4

Hi friends!

It's finally the last week of our internships as a part of YAP! That's crazy. It feels like I just started at the Frost. I've had an incredible time at Frost and hope to come back sometime in the future.

This week, I went ahead and submitted the blog post that Frost granted me the opportunity to write for their website. It is currently under review, but I should hear back soon! I'm incredibly grateful for this opportunity, given to me by Elizabeth Binding and Kristen Garcia. I've also spent this week helping create powerpoints through Canva for the upcoming weeks, under the supervision of Jahna and Jennifer (who have been incredible). Week 9 was my favorite to create, a powerpoint all about astronauts and space. 

On Wednesday, I met with Cory to continue discussing the development of a future exhibition. The other interns and I pitched the ideas we had come up with on our own the week prior, which he discussed with us. Afterwards, one of the new additions to the exhibit was delivered and we saw him take it to the exhibition to analyze its interactiveness. Tomorrow is my last meeting with him, where we will present the 30-word blurbs we came up with for another future addition. This week's project was definitely the most difficult.

This Friday, I participated in the MUVE volunteer program. I drove to the Virginia Key North Point Trails, where I helped plant native plants in the coastal hammock. It was definitely challenging to say the least. Halfway through the project, Shannon Jones actually mentioned it was probably the most difficult task they had ever done. I made sure to stay hydrated throughout the project and keep my gardening gloves on. The experience was super rewarding and I'm looking forward to volunteering for MUVE once again sometime in the future. 

Me, as I planted native plants

A billboard at the park explaining habitat enhancement

Me, as I planted native plants again 
(but this time you can see the slope I was on)

Following this incredible day, I went to Frost. It was my first time at the museum on a Saturday, so it was definitely different. I typically spend my free time in the KLCs, helping with the Education department. However, on weekends the kids were at home. I expected it to be super busy and full of people, but in reality it seemed like there were less people (crazy!). It allowed me to realize how many field trips truly fill the museum on weekdays. 

Despite Saturday being a slow day for me, my parents visited the museum for the first time. I was able to give them a tour around and Chris allowed me to show them the WetLab, which was closed on that day. My parents really enjoyed the museum and loved the aquarium (it's definitely my favorite too). On Saturday, I also learned that one of the owls in the aviary has glaucoma and I watched a caretaker treat it using eyedrops. It was super funny to see the different personalities of the owls in the cage, as they reacted to her presence. Although most of the owls were used to being handled, there was one in particular that thought her presence was, what she described to be, an "existential crisis." Haha!

The employee, as she gave the owl eye drops

As this is my last blog post, I would like to thank everyone who helped me at Frost. All the employees have been extremely kind and understanding. My internship supervisor, Sara Raposo, made this experience unforgettable. The experience I have had at Frost is one that I will never forget. 

Bye everyone and I hope my fellow ambassadors had an amazing time throughout their internships!

Sincerely, Amanda



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