"This internship was my first experience being a part of a professional working team, and that was an invaluable experience that has prepared me for any of the vast majority of future careers which require productive cooperation. Moreover, my research assignments allowed me to hone my writing and researching skills, and this ability to find and synthesize information for consumption by my team will serve me well regardless of my future career path." - Max Mallett, Summer 2021 Academy Studies Intern

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"In addition to the technical skills I’ve obtained from this work, I’ve also developed a much deeper understanding of what it means to foster a sense of community in an organization. During the many opportunities that we had to connect, members of the Academy would show genuine interest in your work, inquire about your interests and hobbies, and offer advice. I felt this sense of community most when a person would remember the specifics of our call and follow-up days later with an article or an event that they thought I would enjoy. Through moments like this, I came to understand how deeply the Academy cares for its people. In contrast to the culture of many other organizations, management also made it clear that we were valued as individuals and that our work was important, demonstrating the support that is one of the many reasons why the Academy is such a special place to work." - Joanne Stirrup Summer 2021 Strategic Initiatives Intern

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