Meet Darien Perkins, a junior majoring in Chemistry. He learned about the ATLAS Internship Program through his academic advisor and joined for the opportunity to expand his skill set while earning academic credit. Darien works in User Support Services at the Data Services Center. He assists both data providers and clients who need assistance adding their respective information into the center's databases. Darien will be developing tutorial guides that assist new users in finding and accessing data contained within these same databases. Presently, Darien is creating Client Reports and a Main Tutorial Presentation.
The ATLAS Internship has provided Darien with enhanced skills related to Communication, documentation, and meetings, as well as additional experience providing support to users of large databases.
When he is able to take time away from school and work, he enjoys watching movies. His all-time favorite movie is the first Pirates of the Caribbean film.
Post-graduation, Darien plans to begin pursuing Chemical Research in Electrochemistry.