2. I did my internship with the coastal
systems group at the Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution. During my
internship I was able to conduct
research that I will use to write my
senior thesis as well as participate in
multiple field excursions which helped
me to build a solid foundation of
geologic field experience. Working on a
team with accomplished scientists gave
me important connections for future
work in grad school and the on the job
market.
Jake Light
Geology, 2017
4. This summer I
worked under the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife
Service Pathways
Program conducting
freshwater mussel
propagation trials at
the Richard Cronin
Aquatic Resource
Center. The
experimental trials
will be used to
enhance culture
procedures of
endangered
freshwater mussels in
a laboratory facility. In
this picture I am using
a seine to collect
common host fish
Perch, Pumpkinseed,
and Bass.
Virginia Sowers
Natural Resources
Conservation, 2017
5. During my time at the White Plains
Hospital (WPH) I often worked in the
NICU and gained much experience with
neonatal patients at the very start of their
lives. This photo was taken outside of the
Labor and Delivery unit moments after I
observed the first C-section that I had
ever seen. I am truly thankful that I was
given the opportunity to intern at WPH.
There, I learned many lessons of value,
but most importantly, I learned that I love
working in the hospital setting. I cannot
stress enough how helpful internships can
be. Internships provide excellent and fun
involvement, and can help you find your
way. The only way to be certain that a
path is right for you is to get out there and
see for yourself!
Victoria Lovallo
Psychology, 2018
6. Working as Admin for Five Star Building Corp is interesting and hard work. I worked on building
permits, power point presentation, and assembled award packets for subcontractors. Since i bave
told them i was a photographer at my part time job they let me go photograph their finished
projects; Morill lab at Umass and new office for skin surgent (attached image of gypsum boards
being delivered to Office building) .
Tasya Ward
Building & Construction Technology, 2017
7. Maintaining the health of our
pollinators (like honey bees,
bumblebees, and others) is
essential for our economic
and agricultural systems.
This summer, I worked
with Dr. Lynn Adler of the
UMass Biology Department
to study how sunflowers and
other plants affect disease
transmission in bumblebees.
The tent in this picture
contained a colony of
honeybees which would
collect pollen from different
flowers in the tent.
Toby Shaya
Biology, 2017
8. My name is Tess Morningstar, I am a
Sustainable Food and Farming major
graduating in 2017. Currently for my
summer internship I am working on a
small-scale dairy goat farm in Thorndike,
MA called Summer Hill farm. In my time
there so far I have assisted in countless
goat births, helped with general farm
upkeep, done daily goat milking and
made lots of fresh, raw goat cheeses with
the milk. I hope to carry this hands-on
experience with me through school for
when I eventually manage my own
sustainable goat herd post-graduation.
My time on the farm has been extremely
rewarding and I am so thankful for the
opportunity to spend the summer
working towards my degree while
simultaneously doing something I love.
The image attached is myself with one of
the last (& smallest!) goat kids of the year.
Teresa Morningstar
Sustainable Food & Farming, 2017
9. Having an internship with the New England Aquarium is an opportunity I never imagined I
would get. For me, it really goes to show that you can achieve anything you put your mind
to with the right amount of hard work. Not only has it helped me discover what I want to
do in my career, it has also connected me to some amazing resources, people, and whales!
Taylor Irwin
Biology, 2018
10. Antimicrobial discovery lab,
Department of Biology at
Northeastern University
This internship has been the best part
of my summer. I have definitely
learned a lot about research and
careers in science and made some
really great friends. This research
experience has taught me many skills
that I can use in future lab work and a
great addition to my resume. An
internship is a great way to learn new
things, make new connections and
definitely occupy you for a long break
like summer! I had such a great time
at Northeastern.
Shakirah Ssebyala
Biochemistry &
Molecular Biology, 2019
11. Climate Change Communications Intern
with the National Park Service and
George Mason University's Center for
Climate Change Communication,
Washington DC.
This internship has taught me ways in
which to communicate scientific findings
for people who do not have a science
background and finding the most
effective ways to reach out to them, get
them thinking and to open the
conversation on climate change. They
also showed me the true experience of
working with National Parks and how
important they are in mitigating climate
change. Everyone should do internships
because it is a way to hone your interests
and figure out what you like or don't
like.
Siti Mohd
Environmental Science, 2016
12. For the past two summers I have been lucky enough to find a position with USFWS where I can mix my two
passions of Microbiology and Freshwater ecology, something I didn't think would be possible before! We work
with breeding various species of freshwater mussels for reintroduction into the wild, and I believe present bacterial
species may be a huge part of their key habitat. The image is of a day out with a fellow intern, Virginia, and Dr.
Allison Roy where we used a seine net to capture host fish for mussel inoculation day! I am examining the net for
smaller fish that may be stuck along it.
Stephanie Gill
US Fish and Wildlife
Service Pathways
position at the
Richard Cronin
Aquatic Resource
Center
Microbiology &
Environmental
Science, 2017
13. University of Massachusetts Medical
School - Program in Molecular
Medicine
I thought I hated mice. But I guess not
anymore. And the truth is, you never
know what you like until you have a
hands-on experience in the field. This
research internship has truly
broadened my horizon about the use
of rodent surgery for metabolic
studies, and further deepened my
passion in becoming a research
scientist. My best advice is: Step out of
your comfort zone, do things you least
expect, take risks, and you will be
surprised about what you discover!
Stephanie Choi
Psychology & Molecular Biology, 2018
14. This summer, my team
and I developed iCons-
style case study
curriculum for high
schools. We taught these
in Chicopee High
Schools, made
improvements from this
experience and other
teachers' feedback, and
published 4 case studies
online. Additionally we
developed a website
guiding an individual
student through a case
study on his or her own.
This experience was an
incredible learning
experience for me about
working in teams, and
about the educational
system at large.
Rebecca Howard
iCons Program
Environmental
Science, 2019
15. I spent 8 weeks at MGH conducting
research in the orthopaedic oncology
department but my project consisted
of assessing differential survival
outcomes for patients with renal cell
carcinoma metastases to the spine and
extremities. This internship made me
more discipline and taught me the
importance of networking.
Throughout the summer, I have been
able to make long lasting relationships
with people that can impact my future
significantly.
Orett Burke
Biology, 2017
16. Biological Science Technology Intern
working for the Fish and Wildlife
Service
This internship has given me such a
wide variety of experience working
with wildlife and people. I was lucky
enough to get my dream job as an
internship, which will really help me
when applying for jobs in the future.
I would encourage other students to
keep applying and working towards
that internship they're really
passionate about! I would also find
someone who works in your desired
company to mentor you in how to
apply and what experiences to
acquire, as that really helped me.
Nicole Sheridan
Animal Science, 2017
17. Internship at Riverbend Animal Hospital
I loved my internship at Riverbend, the
staff was beyond helpful and amazing! I
learned so much and they provided me
with answers to any questions I had in the
veterinary field. One of the most caring
veterinary teams I've seen! I'm sad the
internship ended so soon.
Nicole Healey
Animal Science, 2017
18. Westford Veterinary Emergency and Referral
Center
I gained an incredible amount of experience in
all departments during my internship, but
especially in the emergency department.
Working in the ER with all the staff I was able
to see so many different and interesting cases
as well as gain a vast amount of knowledge.
This internship was so important to me
because it resulted in me being hired at
WVERC and making very important
connections.
Vanessa Sheehan
Animal Science, 2018
19. My internship was run through the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service and Maine Coastal
Islands National Wildlife Refuge. I was a
seabird field technician on Petit Manan
Island. I lived on the island for 3 months
without electricity or running water. I
monitored the success of the breeding
seasons of birds such as Atlantic Puffins,
Common Terns, Arctic Terns, Common
Eiders, and Black Guillemots. The island
although small, at just 15 acres, supports
over 1,500 birds for their breeding season.
The data I helped collect will contribute to
studies showing how climate change and
overfishing are affecting seabird
populations, which is very important as
seabirds are an indicator of marine
ecosystem health.
Morgan O’Connor
Natural Resources Conservation, 2017
20. As an intern for Starlight Children's Foundation I worked alongside Starlight Captains to create a warm and
welcoming environment where sick kids are able to express themselves and forget about the hospital environment
in which they are in. This experience has taught me more about Psychology and working with children than any
class I have taken. This internship helped me realize this is the carrier path I would like to take and it also helped
me build relationships with people in the field. This internship changed my perspective on life and I am now a
more grateful person because of it.
Mary Gawron
Psychology & Sociology, 2017
21. Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
My overall experience at Harvard was amazing! It was a little intimidating being around so
many smart people, but the people I met there were inspiring and came from different
background. I met awesome professors, students, learned so many new things, and got a
whole new look on my potential and world. If you are interested in biostatistics,
computational biology or epidemiology, consider applying to this program as soon as
possible. I promise, you will not regret it!
Maria Fernandes
Mathematics & Statistics, 2017
22. I worked with the nonprofit
Association to Preserve Cape Cod
(APCC) on important
environmental policy work on Cape
Cod. I worked to lay the
groundwork for a Cape Cod
Stormwater Collaborative between
the 15 towns on Cape Cod to
facilitate cooperation and resource
sharing for sustainable stormwater
management. I also researched and
developed a database of adaptation
strategies that Cape Cod could
implement to be resilient against the
effects of climate change, including
sea level rise, coastal erosion, storm
surges, and groundwater
inundation. This internship
experience has helped me gain real-
world experience in environmental
policy and planning for future
environmental threats while
enabling me to develop my
interpersonal and networking skills.
I think its important for students
interested in sustainability and the
environment to intern with local
nonprofits to gain an understanding
of the importance of local action and
community engagement. Think
globally, act locally.
Matthew White
Natural Resources Conservation, 2016
23. This internship with MassDOT has
given me experience in three
different departments,
Environmental being closely
connected with my major. They
have given me this fantastic
opportunity to work there for three
years and now when I graduate, my
bosses would like to see me work
for them as a full-time employee!
Morgan Arsenault
Natural Resources Conservation, 2017
24. Conseil Général du Bas-Rhin
This internship helped me solidify my French and showed me what it was like
working in a different culture.
Loic Penninck
Psychology, 2017
25. Parker River Refuge
through the United States
Fish and Wildlife Service
Everyday I wake up for my
internship and am truly
excited. I am outside and
active eight hours a day
and am performing work I
feel is important. Through
fish surveys and invasive
species control, through
seagulls and tidepool
creatures, through the
marsh I have learned what
it means to truly enjoy one's
job. The picture attached
represents the culmination
of a summer's worth of
treating the invasive species
pepperweed.
Lauren Healey
Biology & Vegetated Roof Management, 2019
26. I spent my summer interning at the
Suffolk County House of Correction. I
worked in the Financial Services
Department for most of the summer,
but I was also given the opportunity
to shadow the mental health care
workers in the Medical Department.
The real-world experiences I had this
summer allowed me to gain the type
of knowledge you just cannot get
from sitting in a classroom. Here, I am
pictured with the assistant
superintendent (left) and
superintendent (right) of the facility.
Lauren Harnedy
Psychology, 2019
27. Natural Resource
Conservation, 2017
Lauren Gramberg
I spent my summer educating visitors
about the wildlife, natural history, and
conservation of the Oregon High Desert. I
had the opportunity to handle live animals
(such as birds of prey, porcupines, and
badgers) while educating visitors about
how they, as part of the community, can
help preserve this animal's presence in the
ecosystem.
28. KPMG BPG software
development regulatory
SGI
The knowledge I can
take away from my
internship will be
helpful throughout my
entire career. I was able
to prove my abilities
and was given many
opportunities to work
on the stuff I actually
wanted to.
Kevin Hall
Computer Science, 2019
30. The name of the company I am interning at is
called Safe Harbor Environmental Services where
I am an environmental consultant. Basically, when
people in my surrounding area want to perform
some kind of construction on their property, but
are near a fragile ecosystem like a coastal bank, or
a wetland, they cannot start their construction
until the towns conservation department signs off
that all of the necessary precautions to protect the
ecosystem are in place. So our company installs
special silt fencing that will stop construction run
off, or plant native species to help stabilize the
bank, etc, whatever the case.
This picture attached is myself on the right in the
hat, creating a bio-log that consists of bio
degradable jute netting that is filled with straw.
This bio log is put in place around the limit of
work before construction begins that will prevent
run off and help stabilize the surrounding area.
This is a small example of what I've been doing
this summer.
Keegan Burke
Natural Resources Conservation, 2017
31. My internship is in
Danbury, CT with
Danbury Dental Group.
Interning here has been
amazing. Not only to I get
first hand expire nice
learning how to do dental
procedures but I also get
to learn from the office
manager how to run my
own dental office one day.
This internship is making
my passion for dentistry
grow everyday and I'm
looking forward to dental
school. For other students
interested in dental
school, ask your dentist is
you can shadow for a bit!
It'll show you what you're
in for and you'll see if you
truly love it.
Jennifer Velasquez
Biology, 2017
32. Assistant to Dr. Mike Stewart,
DVM, equine veterinarian.
Featured in the photo is Joe
DiStefano, on the left, myself in the
middle, Dr. Mike Stewart on the
right, and a horse called Just Like
Lloyd, sporting the cooler he won
for coming in first place in a race.
In my internship with Dr. Stewart, I
had come to really like this horse.
He is the under dog in the barn, as
Joe and his father, the owner, John,
had taken to calling this horse
"Turtle" because he is so slow!
Therefore, I was thrilled to hear that
Joe had driven him to victory and
acquired this blanket as a prize.
It is important to have internships
like mine not only to gain
experience in the field you want to
work in, but also to have fun doing
what you love, which is why I share
the story behind this picture with
you.
Jessica Peterson
Animal Science, Pre-Vet, 2017
33. My experience puts what I have obtained throughout my courses at UMass into the real world as a municipal
planning intern. I am constantly putting theory and past knowledge into practice by contributing to the design of
new development in my very own Town Hall of Hanover, Massachusetts. I truly feel this internship has made me
confident about my major at UMass Amherst and the future that will unfold with this potential career. A word of
advice? Search, research, and experience whatever you plan to conquer in the world, but never let your aspirations
settle...ever. Because nobody truly knows what they want until they realize they've found exactly where and what
they have always wanted to be.
Julia Murphy
Environmental Design, Sustainability, 2019
34. Intern at Cronin Aquatic Resource Center,
Fish and Wildlife lab
Working with endangered Dwarf Wedge
Mussels here at Cronin has taught me so
much about the field of fisheries and
conservation. I've learned what working in
a government lab looks like and the
opportunities given to me at this
internship have helped me learn that I
really want to have a career doing fisheries
work.
Jadziah Hannon-Moonstone
Environmental Science, 2019
35. {
Microbiology &
Public Health Science, 2017
Internship site/Dep: Medtronic, Medical
Affairs
Summary: This summer I am working as
a Healthcare-Associated Infection
Prevention intern at one of the worlds
most competitive medical device
companies. I am helping to educate
members of the company and customers
about healthcare-associated infection,
how to can prevent it with our products,
and how to encourage an infection-
vigilant culture. This internship has
given me the experience of science and
health education, promoting infection
control, and working in a business
setting. It is rare for college students to
get experience in this aspect of infection
control and has been very enlightening.
Autumn Gertz
36. {
Mathematics, 2018
Scripps Institution of Oceanography,
Air-Sea Interaction Lab
Working as an intern at the Scripps
Institution of Oceanography was an
incredible learning experience, in
which I applied mathematics to
physical oceanographic research. I
had the opportunity to contribute
within a professional work
environment, while shadowing a
pioneer in the oceanographic
community (Ken Melville). I will
always remember the summer I spent
studying waves in La Jolla,
California- it was truly a life
changing experience.
Athena
Higgins
37. {
Biology and Psychology-
Neuroscience, 2019
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston MA
Department: Molecular Pharmacology
I conducted research in the molecular
pharmacology lab over the course of the
summer, mostly focusing on developing
an effective protocol for the extraction
and analysis of histone proteins from
cells. This internship was a really great
experience for me, as I came into it with
virtually zero lab experience and am
now quite comfortable with a number
of lab techniques, including growing
and maintaining various cell lines and
running protein gels.
Allison Holt
38. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology,
2019
I have been interning at University of
Massachusetts Medical School where
I have been using X-ray
crystallography, protein purification,
and protein expression to study the
Dengue Fever protease. This
internship has given me a significant
amount of confidence in my ability to
conduct independent research which
will benefit me throughout my
independent study this coming year.
Moreover, there is a possibility that I
may get published which will be
extremely beneficial for me when I
apply to graduate schools.
Aria Jordan
39. Internship site & Department:
Joslin Diabetes Center Internship
at Harvard Medical School
Summary of Experience: I took
part in/conducted diabetes
research that determined the effect
of inflammatory cytokines in fat
tissue to produce a serum that
could potentially cure Type II
Diabetes. Along with conducting
research, I had weekly didactic
discussion sections, met with
diabetic specialists, and presented
my work at the Joslin Diabetes
Conference. Internships give you
the opportunity to avail the
information you learn in your
classes and create ideas and
projects that can benefit the people
and society we envelop.
Internships truly show you that it
is possible to be that change this
world always hopes for.
Aishwarya
Nambiar
Psychology & Neuroscience, 2017
40. Internship site: Schepens Eye Research Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard
Medical School
Experience: I had an incredible learning experience working with research professionals.
An internship is extremely important since it really helps you get a glimpse of how things
work in your own field and see if that is something you would like to do later on in life. It
teaches you things that you really don't learn in a lecture setting.
Anuradha Sahu
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Public Health, 2018
41. {
Internship- site and department: Clinical
Research Intern with the Rheumatology
Department at Brigham and Women's Hospital
(Section of Clinical Sciences)
Summary of experience:
This past summer, I had the opportunity to intern
at Brigham and Women’s Hospital with the 5th
best rheumatology department in the nation. My
role as a clinical research intern allowed me to
build relationships with patients while
conducting clinical research visits, to shadow
physicians in clinic, and to learn firsthand
everything rheumatology entails. All of my
experiences working in the hospital this summer
have taught me an exorbitant amount that I will
carry with me in my future medical endeavors.
Surrounded daily by incredibly intellectual
doctors and research assistants, I could not have
asked for greater mentors, who continue to feed
my passion for the medical world and who
constantly push me to always be the best I can be.
To my fellow undergrads, take these years to
expose yourself to as many diverse experiences as
you can, discovering what you both hate and
love, and ultimately giving you the confidence to
know what it is you wish to devote the rest of
your life to doing.
Angela Zhang
Biology, 2018
42. Internship/coop: Camp
Wahnee Infirmary as an
Emergency Medical
Technician.
The only way to make
sure you are studying the
right field is to immerse
yourself in it. After this
experience I am positive I
want to attend PA school.
Working alongside 4
nurses and a doctor gave
me medical experience
and knowledge I will take
with me for the rest of my
life. My advice to other
students is to stop
making excuses for
yourself and get up, go
out , and just do it.
Brianna
McQuaid
Microbiology, 2017
43. Company: Masswildlife Division of
Fisheries and Wildlife
Experience: This summer I worked
for Masswildlife as a seasonal
fisheries technician, helping to
conduct fish surveys on ponds and
lakes throughout the state. We used
an electrofishing boat to collect fish,
taking their lengths and weights
before releasing them back into the
water. Additionally, I entered
historical pond and lake files into a
database and partially created pond
maps using ArcGIS.
My advice: Don't stop applying to
opportunities, even if you don't
think you're fully qualified. I almost
gave up and now I have experience
working with a state agency in my
field of study.
Caley Earls
Natural Resources Conservation, 2018
44. Big Island, Hawaii
This past year, I was struggling in finding out what I really wanted to do in four years when I graduate. Helping to
teach teenagers about science this past summer, and seeing the curiosity in their eyes and see them having the time
of their life doing so made me overjoyed. I have really come to realize that being a science teacher is what I would
love to be doing for the rest of my life.
Chrystal Zajchowski
Astronomy, 2019
Science Camps of
America-
Counselor in Training
45. {
I have been working and doing an internship at Fern Hill Farm in Naples, Maine. They are a bed and
breakfast as well as a goat dairy farm. They sell milk and cheese to restaurants in the area. They have
chickens so we get lots of great colorful eggs. It's great to work on a small farm doing something you love.
Ruminants are such kind and gentle animals. I am learning how to milk goats, take care of them, process
their milk, cut hay, rake, and bale. It can be hot backbreaking work but when you see how much you've
accomplished and how productive the farm is running there is a real sense of pride and happiness!
Christian Johnson Sustainable Food & Farming, 2018
46. {
In this internship we brought our student driven, case study focused, college program to the high school level. We taught for two weeks
in Chicopee and then created an online resources for students and teachers. This internship has allowed me to be a more confident and
curious person.
This photo shows us, the interns, showing off our dedication with (temporary) iCons tattoos.
Corinne Losch
Biology, 2019
48. {
Internship: Massachusetts State House under Representative
Paul McMurtry
Interning at The Massachusetts State House this summer was
one of the most beneficial experiences of my life. Witnessing
first hand, some of the most powerful individuals in the
Commonwealth actively work to better the lives of everyone
in the state was truly inspiring. I was able to view history in
the making through the passing of various civil rights bills, I
gained an invaluable insight how our government is run, I
was able to make an impact myself by volunteering with
seniors and the homeless, and was even able to lead an
environmental initiative to get 500 trees planted in my
district. I can say with certainty that this internship has
inspired me to vigorously pursue the changes I want to see in
this world.
Dugan Becker
Natural Resources Conservation, 2019
49. {
Astronomy & Geology, 2017
Internship: Five College Astronomy Department
Summer Internship
Location: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Analyzed data from the Planck Space Telescope to
locate candidate gravitationally lensed, high
redshift, sub-millimeter galaxies. Deriving gas and
star formation rates will lead to new insight into the
formation of massive galaxies in the early universe.
This research is the topic of my senior thesis and
will have a huge impact on my chances to gain
acceptance to a competitive post graduate Ph.D
program. My advice to other undergraduates is
this: If you desire to go to graduate school, knock
on lots of doors and take any advantage of any
research opportunities/interests that are made
available to you.
Derek Berman
51. {
Neighborhood Health Plan /
Actuarial & Underwriting
Department
This was a tremendous, learning
experience for me. Interning at NHP
gave me valuable skills and
knowledge that I can't learn from a
classroom and because of that I feel
internships are extremely important.
They give you an idea as to what you
will be doing the rest of your life as
well as building a foundation to be
better prepared to succeed after you
graduate.
Derek Grubis
Mathematics, 2018
52. {
This summer, I spent 11 weeks working in the iCons department with three other iCons students (Corrine
Losch, Rebecca Howard, and recent graduate Erica Light) on developing iCons case studies for high
school students. We developed and taught two case studies the Chicopee Public Schools for two weeks,
and then took the feedback from that experience to edit those case studies, create two more and develop a
case study that could be done by a student outside the classroom. I've immensely enjoyed this experience,
and I have learned how to be a more curious learner and how to encourage that in others. This picture is
of my team as we pose with iCons temporary tattoos in the ISB.
Dominique Carey
Mathematics & Chemistry, 2019
53. {
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Psychology, 2018
Internship site: Center for Autism Research
Excellence (CARE) at Boston University,
Department of Psychology
Throughout my summer at CARE, I learned all
about scoring and transcribing behavioral
assessments from participants ages 5 to 17. I was
even able to help run a MRI scan, an experience
that I never even imagined I would partake in as
an undergraduate student. My advice is to
apply for anything that interests you, especially
as an undergraduate student, because
experience is necessary to not only give you
hands on experience, but to help you figure out
what you actually want to do after graduation. I
gained essential knowledge and connections
that I know will benefit me as I strive for
medical school.
Danielle
Mayblyum
54.
55. - Major: Biology
- Year of
Graduation: May
2017
- Internship site &
department: Giner,
Inc.; Research and
Development
- Summary: I
obtained this
internship position
through the
Massachusetts Life
Sciences Center
(MLSC) Internship
Challenge. This 12
week experience
was very enjoyable
and extremely
rewarding. I
learned so much
and made excellent
professional
connections, and I
can now say with
confidence that I
want to pursue a
career in the
biotech industry.
If I could suggest
anything to
someone searching
for an internship, I
would tell them to
apply to the MLSC
Internship
Challenge! I
applied to over 20
different
companies without
luck, but received
two offers within a
week from MLSC.
It's an excellent
program.
Danielle Snider Kaitlin Vautour
Major:
Microbiology
Grad: Class of
2016
Department:
Giner research
and Development
Summary: I
received my
internship
position as a
fellow researcher
at Giner, Inc.
because of my
undergrad work
in Doctor Kelly
Nevin's laboratory
focusing on
Geobacter species
at Umass. This
experience has
allowed me to use
my previously
obtained skill set
but also build
upon it. I know
now that I want to
continue my
research career
path in the
Biotech industry!
Hamzah Dweik
Major: Chemical
Engineering
Grad: Class of 2018
Department: Giner
research and
Development
Summary: Spending 10
weeks interning at an
Giner, I found myself in
an extremely welcoming
environment where I was
given the opportunity to
engage and work hand in
hand with professionals.
Having an internship has
provided me with the
proper resources to help
achieve my career goals
while providing an
infrastructure that can
translate to evident
success in my future.
Eli Davis
Major: Communication
Year of grad: 2017
Department: Giner Marketing
Summary:
Working at Giner has been an
important addition to my
education because I have the
opportunity to apply my skills in a
professional environment. While
taking notes in a lecture hall is
informative, nothing has prepared
me more for my job search than
spending time gaining experience
in my field.
56. {
Fidelity - Boston, MA
Meeting other peers from
across the country with
differrnt backgrounds really
changes your perspective of
the working world. I had
little interest and
background in corporate
finance prior to my
internship with Fidelity
under the Equity Trading
Engineering department, but
working so closely with
professionals allowed their
passion to trickle down to
me. I've personally
developed a newfound
interest in data science and
financial technology. Always
keep an open mind and
you'll discover new passions.
Diane Tam
Computer Science & Mathematics, 2018
57. {
Mathematics, 2017
Internship at National Grid in the
Account Development Department
Having an internship at a utility has
opened my eyes to the business that
goes on behind the scenes to make our
lives easier. I've enjoyed working for
National Grid and it has given me the
opportunity to have a taste of what
working in an office is like, while also
getting experience out in the field too.
Internships are important to have
because it gives you an opportunity to
network, it gets your foot in the door
at the company, and gives you the
experience that many companies look
for when hiring graduating students.
Erin Doherty
58. - Rapid MicroBioSystems,
Research & Development
- While at Rapid Micro I
have been working in the
laboratory. I have been
conducting experiments to
improve the company's
Growth Direct system
which can detect microbial
growth sooner and more
accurately than the human
eye. In addition, I've been
trained in handling
biohazardous materials
and waste.
Emily
Dykstra
Microbiology and Pre-Med, 2018
59. {
This summer I interned at the New England Aquarium as a penguin colony intern.
This internship was a really amazing opportunity to learn more about penguins, animal husbandry and what it is like to
work in an aquarium setting. Each day I assisted in food prep, feedings, helped to keep the exhibit clean and also gave
presentations to the public educating them on penguins and conservation. This internship will help me because I will be
able to take skills I learned here and be able to apply them to any sort of job I may have in the future that works with
animals. I would highly recommend an internship to other students to give them necessary experience in their preferred
field and also to help them learn if their major is the right choice for them.
Elizabeth Hynes-Bruell
Animal Sciences,
2019
60. {
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2017
Pfizer Drug Safety Research and Development Investigative Toxicology
This summer I worked for the investigative toxicology department on developing a 3D skin model for use in drug toxicity
testing. This experience allowed me to explore the pharmaceutical industry, network with a team of intelligent and
interesting people, and spend the summer doing what I love. I would highly recommend pursuing an experience like this if
given the chance.
Emmet Karner
61. {
Microbiology, 2017
Internship Site: Rapid Micro Biosystems,
Lowell MA
Internship Department: Microbiology
Applications
Summary of Experience: The best part
about my internship was talking to my
coworkers about the jobs they have had in
the past and why they liked/ disliked
them. From this information I was also
able to see which jobs I am qualified for
and might enjoy. Some of the jobs my
coworkers have had in the past I had
never heard of or would never have
thought I could apply to if I hadn't talked
to them. Having an internship has helped
me plan my future and feel more
confident in the job positions I will be
applying to next year.
Erin MacIsaac
62. {
Animal Science, 2018
Internship: Tufts Wildlife
Clinic, Cummings School of
Veterinary Medicine
Summary: During my
summer here at Tufts Wildlife
Clinic, I gained an invaluable
and unique wildlife
experience that has led to my
growth and learning as an
aspiring veterinarian. This
opportunity has redefined my
confidence and has greatly
inspired me to work that
much harder to achieve my
dreams.
Elizabeth
Tran
63. The Door, Membership
Services/Intake Counselor
The Door is an organization
that helps disconnected youth
reach their potential by offering
youth development services
that they would otherwise have
access to. Many of these young
people are homeless and have
been through hardships that are
unimaginable. As an intake
counselor, I am the first person
many of these young people
have opened up to regarding
their troubled lifestyle. The
most important thing I've
learned is to sit back and listen
to these young people without
preconditioned judgmental
attitudes.
Ellen Yang
Biology, 2017
64. {
Software Intern at NuoDB in Cambridge, MA Engineering Department
I gained a lot of experience in the computer science field and also learned a tremendous amount, during this internship. Living
in Boston on my own for the summer and working everyday helped me grow as an adult. I would recommend to get as many
internships under your belt during the summer as an undergrad because they help your resume and usually pay well to not
have to worry about a job during the school year.
Fedor Arkhipov
Mathematics,
2018
65. {
The photo was taken in front of the building I did
my internship in. I am doing an internship in the
Biotechnology & Food Engineering department at
the Technion, Israel’s school of Technology, in
Haifa, Israel. The internship was two months long
and it involved me doing research with a PhD
student. We did many experiments on how
cooking with and without fructose effects cricket
flour proteins. This research is important because
products made with cricket flour are growing in
the food industry. The experience was important
for me because I learned how to use new pieces of
equipment when I was running samples. Having
an internship abroad will also set me apart when I
start looking for jobs.
Gayle Raften
Food Science, 2016
66. {
Internship site: Merck in Boston, MA
Summary: This summer I interned in Merck's early discovery oncology department. Thanks to this
internship I have gained a tremendous amount of new knowledge, connected with professionals
within the pharmaceutical industry, and developed a clearer sense of my academic and career paths.
Grace Stroman
Biochemistry &
Molecular Biology,
2018
67. {
Sun Life Financial, Actuarial
Intern, Group Valuation Team
That is me all the way on the
right.
My summer at Sun Life has
exceeded my expectations of
what my first Actuarial
Internship would be. I have
learned so much including
more than just technical
skills. I learned more valuable
skills including how to
become a great leader and
how to communicate with co-
workers and upper
management on a
professional level. If I had
some advice for other
students who are looking for
internships, I would tell them
not to stress over picking the
perfect internship because
any experience is good
experience.
Hunter Beck
Mathematics, Actuarial
Science & Economics,
2017
68. Natural Resource Conservation and
Plant, Soil, and Insect Science, 2018
Wildlife Intern for Massachusetts Audubon
Society at the Allen's Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
Location in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts
My internship experience was absolutely
incredible and eye opening. This opportunity
has definitely guided me into the field of wildlife
research and has given me the hands on
experience I needed in order to be confident in
my own skills, even though I don't look all that
confident in this picture. We were banding
ospreys along the Westport River and my hands
were too small to grasp the entire girth of the
bird! I would recommend that every student
should get an internship in their field just to get
a taste of it and ensure that you love it, because I
sure do.
Holly Giard
69. {
Biochemistry and Mathematics, 2017
Internship/Department: Epic Systems,
Software Developer Internship in R&D
Experience: This summer I worked as a
software developer in Epic Systems. The
project I am involved is to develop a web
application that implements Single Sign On
(SSO), a process that allows users to only
have one credential to access multiple web
applications. Moreover, I was designing the
website along learning all the web
development languages. From this internship
I found that I really like programming.
Huijing (Lavender) Yu
70. {
Biochemsistry, 2018
Currently, I am working in the
Biochemistry and Molecular
Pharmacology department at UMass
Medical school as an undergrad intern.
A couple other students and I have
worked as a team to go through all parts
of the process of conducting an
independent research. The process
includes generating a question and a
hypothesis through reading primary
literature, carrying out the experiment,
and analyzing all the data using
bioinformatics. This valuable internship
experience prepares me well for thinking
and working both independently and as
a group. It gives me the skills and
confidence to further pursue
independent research as a future
scientist.
Jiexian Huang
71. {
Food science spring 2018
- Internship/co-op site & department
Santi sabastiano e Valentino bakery
I worked at a bakery in Rome. I learned the process
of making baked goods. I am a food science major
so I will be able to apply this to my major.
Jennifer
Jacobowitz
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I thought I would submit a photo from a very
modern perspective illustrating the truth behind
a 9-5 job.
Waters Corporation Milford MA, Research and
Development
Waters is a company in liquid and gas
chromatography. I designed a system to inject
large volume mobile phases onto column
without dilution by the running phase. This
experience was helpful to me because it game
me just that, experience. I learned that
chromatography is not an interest of mine but
that research is. I also now have a published
paper and a patent pending in my name. For
future students, I would highly recommend an
internship in the private sector. It offers the
same research opportunity as an REU program
and pays better too.
Jordan Kornfeld
Physics, 2017
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Chemistry & Mathematics, 2017
This summer I am participating in a
material science research program at the
University of California Merced called
AiMM (Applications in Modern Materials).
I am doing computational quantum
chemistry with Professor Isborn researching
organic electo-optic chromophores. I am
specifically computing the
hyperpolarizabilities of single and dimer
chromophores to better understand their
electronic properties.
I have attached a picture of myself doing
research (yes it's all on a computer :) ) and at
UCMerced.
Jessica Maat
