Being an electrical engineering intern this summer, I am not going to lie was a lot of fun while altogether challenging. By challenging I am referring to all the new learning I experienced. Before the INSET program began I thought about how much I would learn this summer while working on a research project. As INSET comes to an end I realize that the amount of learning I experienced goes above and beyond what I expected!!! One of my responsibilities this summer was to program a TI MSP430 Microcontroller. I thought to myself, I have programmed in C language before so programming a microcontroller in C++ should be a piece of cake. Programming hardware requires a lot more structured coding and knowledge on the components you are working with. Learning about the many different applications to microcontrollers was eye opening because I was not aware of how many devices require one. I value the knowledge I have obtained while working with microcontrollers because I know it will be great help later on when I take circuit classes. Also, I can easily say my programming skills have developed from structuring a program to learning methods for debugging a program.
Aside from my research project, I enjoyed getting to know the other interns in the program and learning about their projects. I was very impressed by presentations my peers gave. Moreover, working with my mentor and INSET program coordinators was a privilege. They were tremendous help! I am very grateful for the opportunity of having participated in the INSET program. I could not have asked for a better summer! Thank you INSET Program.