Inside an NSF Internship - Cole Bowers

The video highlights the NSF's recognition as a top workplace for Native American STEM professionals, featuring intern Cole Bowers. Cole shares his experiences and projects at NSF, offering career advice for future interns. He emphasizes the importance of utilizing university resources and peer reviews for resume building. Additionally, Cole shares personal stories about his background, interests, and aspirations to give back to his Native American community. The segment concludes with a return to the news desk.

What recent recognition did the NSF receive?

• Top 10 government agencies for innovation

• Top 50 workplaces for Native American STEM professionals

• Best internship program for Native students

• Leading organization in scientific research

What was one of the projects Cole Bowers worked on during his internship?

• Organizing STEM workshops for high school students

• Researching minority research experiences for undergraduates

• Creating a marketing campaign for NSF

• Developing new software for NSF

What advice does Cole Bowers give to future internship applicants?

• Avoid networking and focus on individual work

• Apply to as many internships as possible

• Utilize university resources and seek peer reviews for resumes

• Focus solely on academic achievements

What activity does Cole Bowers enjoy in DC that helps with networking?

• Attending happy hours

• Visiting museums

• Participating in sports events

• Joining book clubs

Where did Cole Bowers play collegiate rugby?

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

• University of Oklahoma

• University of Texas