VICTORY

Ok not really, but for the summer yes. On Wednesday I went in after lunch to finish going over my files plus some PADS basics with Jim. We then spent a couple hours with Steve discussing what to do next with the boards and the MAVEN project. Apparently, it is a rather low-priority project right now. For now it looks unlikely that I will continue to work part-time during the semester--I have 19 units right now, 23 if you count waitlisted units. At the least, I'll go in like once a month to stay on payroll.

And as for next summer, we'll see. Jim said that things will really pick up next year, and I'll definitely get hired again, maybe even work with a new undergrad, since I already know the workings of everything. Unless I find a Way better opportunity somewhere else, I'll probably stay on and move this project along. In the meantime, my files will have to be cleaned up, whether by me or by Bruce.

Something else I forgot to mention last time--the Lawrence Hall of Science! It's just below the hill, and it's kind of like an Exploratorium. Lots of different exhibits for kids to explore. I often see school buses taking schoolkids there. There're a fountain and killer whale in the front too! Here are a few pictures:

The last thing that's kinda cool is the radio telescope in the woods a short walk from the SSL. I think it's pretty small, but it's this first one I've seen in real life. This is a shot from the top of the Addition building:

And here's one from behind, except it's on the other side of a fence that I can't cross. -_-

But yeah, there we go. I think that about sums my summer up (on the Berkeley side anyway). Not sure if I'll keep posting, but yup. I'm definitely not done with the SSL yet, so we'll see you guys again soon!