Michael Nachman '21 interned at the State Department during the 2020 spring term. The following is an excerpt from his internship report.
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As part of the Market Abuse Unit, I performed data analysis with Python to assist with cases brought to the SEC, built a convolutional neural network to detect spoofing and layering (a form of illegal stock market manipulation), created an updateable price database of the S&P 500, and learned more about the effects of regulation on not only professional traders but also a typical investor.
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With generous support from the Class of 1964 Public Affairs Internship Fund, Erica Ng '19 was funded by the Rockefeller Center for a Fall 2017 internship as a Legislative Intern for U.S. Senator Patty Murray.
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"Working for the Brookings Institution was an invaluable experience that taught me a great deal about myself and about public policy. The higher-level research I was doing gave me a better understanding of the industry, and made me feel like I could make a real difference."
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"My greatest interest in NNWO was because of this direct engagement with the key policy makers and advocates of the Navajo people. As a proud Navajo citizen, it was incredible to gain a new perspective on the issues facing our Nation and to be surrounded by those dedicated to solving them."
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