University of Arizona Bio/Diversity Project

Hi everyone! This week’s intern is Akira 💙🌏💚 Hi! My name is Akira Jones, a senior majoring in Biosystems Engineering. After spending the past nine years here in Southern Arizona, I remain constantly in awe by the diversity and beauty of our environment. I’m excited to step into the classroom and share my passion for nature with our youth as well as introducing them to the field of data science.

Hi everyone! This week’s intern is Lauren 💙🌏💚 Hi! My name is Lauren Greene, and I am a Sophomore majoring in Computer Science. I am excited to be a part of the Bio/Diversity Data Science project because I have always been interested in the countless aspects of the environment and am eager to learn more and encourage others to be more passionate about these subjects. I have always been passionate about STEM subjects in school, but was still intimidated when picking a STEM major and therefore would love to encourage those with doubts to pursue a career in STEM. I am sure my enjoyment of these subjects will give younger students interest and ardor to follow their own passions, no matter the obstacles.

Hi everyone! This week’s intern is Mercedes💙🌏💚 My name is Mercedes Ortiz I am a senior majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Communication. My passions include the advocation of diversity in STEM, which drove me towards this internship opportunity.

Hi everyone! This week’s intern is Caitlin 💙🌏💚”I am a Junior at the University of Arizona studying Natural Resources with an emphasis in Wildlife Conservation. What I am excited about participating in the Bio/Diversity Project is getting to meet new people, gain experience in teaching, and be able to reach out to the different communities around me and encourage the younger generation to get involved in the STEM field.”

Hi everyone! This week’s intern is Ceci 💙🌏💚 “Hey everyone! My name is Ceci Olivares and I am currently a senior majoring in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Wildlife Conservation and Management. I’m thrilled to be a part of the BioDiversity Project and inspire future scientists about the world around them! I am excited for the opportunity to build effective scientific communication skills and encourage my students to be impactful members of STEM.”

Hi everyone! This week’s intern is Alexis💙🌏💚 ”Hi, my name is Alexis Byrnes and I am a senior at University of Arizona pursuing a degree in Biology with a Biomedical Emphasis. I am so excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the Bio/Diversity Project. I look forward to interacting with students and uplifting them to be excited about science. I hope to encourage students to find interests in scientific careers that may have never been exposed to before.”

The application for The Bio/Diversity Project internship is OPEN for the Spring 2025 semester! UArizona student interns teach environmental science lessons to local K-12 students about the biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert and work to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within the environmental fields!🌵☀️ Earn 3-units of academic credit. Apply today! ‼️APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 24TH‼️- link in bio!

Hi ! The application for The Bio/Diversity Project internship is NOW OPEN for the SPRING 2025 semester! Our internship is offered to undergraduate students. Student interns will facilitate environmental science lessons to local K-12 students about the biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert and work to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within the environmental fields!🌵☀️ Earn 3-units of academic credits over the course of the Spring 2025 semester. Apply today, early applications are preferred! ‼️APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 24TH‼️- link in bio!

Hi everyone! This week’s intern is Jaliyah💙🌏💚”Hi! My name is Jaliyah Brooks. I am a Junior in the College of Education pursuing a B.S. in Leadership and Learning Innovation. My current academic interests lie in imparting knowledge to the upcoming generation of learners and motivating them to explore new avenues of learning. Through the Bio/Diversity Project I hope to acquire new teaching strategies, broaden my knowledge on STEM topics, and share my passion for learning new subjects.”

Hi everyone! This week’s intern is Emma💙🌏💚”Hi there! My name is Emma Goellner and I’m a junior majoring in Biosystems Analytics and Technology. I’m excited to participate in the BioDiversity project to give back to the surrounding Tucson community and work with underserved individuals. I’ve become a lot more outgoing during my time at the U of A and hope to share that enthusiasm with others!”

Hi everyone! This week’s intern is Malacya💙🌏💚”Hello! My name is Malacya and I am a senior majoring in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Conservation Biology. I believe the youth are our future and it is important for them to connect with their environment. I am excited to participate in the Bio/Diversity Project so I can combine my passion for education and environmental science and inspire a new generation of scientists to appreciate and care for the natural world around them.”

Hi everyone! This week’s intern is Brooke💙🌏💚 ”Hi! My name is Brooke Lehr and I am a sophomore studying Natural Resources. I have loved learning so much about the environment through different programs and classes at the University of Arizona. I believe that it is so important to teach others about the environment and conservation so that we can all make the world better! I am so excited to be apart of a team of other students who love to teach and I’m so excited to teach science concepts to the next generation of scientists!”