Name of Student: Rory
Job Title: Research Assistant
Description of Organisation:
The Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy at the University of Exeter is a dynamic interdisciplinary community committed to delivering world-class education and research that transcends traditional boundaries to effect positive global change. Recognized as one of the world’s leading institutions in environment and sustainability, the faculty integrates robust fundamental research with innovative educational programs
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
My biggest achievement during this internship was creating a piece of code that helped to simulate the mathematical problem I was working on. The process required considerable persistence and determination making the accomplishment especially rewarding.
Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?
The challenge with this research was trying to assure myself that my code was representative of the problem that I was aiming to solve. This meant finding a way to “sanity check” the simulation I was producing, which required a level of lateral thinking. I overcame this by coming up with a criteria to reassure myself that the code I was producing felt feasible.
Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?
Yes, I would recommend this internship scheme to eligible students as it is a great way to learn more about the skills I need for my future career.
If you would like to find out more about the A2i scheme, you can contact the team via a2i@exeter.ac.uk. You can also visit the student and employer facing webpages here.