Aimee Aquino
Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Aimee Aquaino is majoring in environmental science at the William Paterson University of New Jersey. She is very interested in conservation and has previously conducted biology research as an intern at Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina. Her Mosaics in Science project this year will
involve nesting shorebirds.
Liliana Calderon
Capulin Volcano National Monument, New Mexico—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Liliana Calderon has a passion for birds and wildlife conservation. Last year, she completed a six-month internship at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge through EFTA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This summer, Lily will be banding hummingbirds and interpreting the natural environment.
Chelsea Collins
Lava Beds National Monument, California—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Chelsea Collins completed her degree in environmental science at Western Washington University in the fall of 2015. She is interested in conducting fieldwork and research, as well as advocating for conservation on the political and policy side. She will be assisting with bat research and interpretation.
Melissa Dominguez
Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Alcoa funded internship
Melissa Dominguez is working on her graduate degree in geography at California State University Northridge. She hopes to incorporate applied GIS into conservation practice in her professional career. This summer, she will assist in mapping encroachments onto park lands.
Gabriela Dunn
Yosemite National Park, California—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Alcoa funded internship
Gabriela Dunn completed her degree in biological sciences at the University of California Santa Barbara in 2013. Deeply interested in the lands and species of California, she has been closely involved with research and conservation efforts throughout the state. This summer, Gabriela will be assisting with amphibian research.
Leslie Fuentes
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Leslie is a graduate of Hawaii Pacific University where she studied marine biology. She has experience in research and education and has worked with Hawaiian fish, aquaculture, and natural history. She was Latino Heritage Program intern in 2015, and will work as a Mosiacs in Science intern at Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer.
Griselda Landa-Posas
Denali National Park & Preserve, Alaska—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Griselda is committed to conservation and environmental issues and is pursuing a B.S. in fish, wildlife, and conservation biology at Colorado State University. She is a member of many community and conservation organizations, including Engineers Without Borders, The Wildlife Society, and the Society for Conservation Biology. Her previous experience with the NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division led to her position capturing sounds at Denali National Park & Preserve.
Tarryn Lee
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Tarryn Lee was inspired to pursue a career in natural resources and interpretation after a memorable guided hike through Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. She will graduate from Towson University with a degree in earth-space science and geology at the end of 2016, and hopes to conduct graduate research with the National Park Service and eventually work for the agency. As a second
year Mosaics in Science intern, Tarryn will make use of her earth science skills by developing programs interpreting the noteworthy geology.
Kristabel Madera
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, Idaho—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Kristabel Madera is pursuing a degree in biology at Delaware Technical Community College. She has previously conducted research on big brown bats and will be assisting with bat research and the revision of the cave management plan. Kristabel’s work has led her into bat caves and a greater awareness of the conservation needs of bats.
Juita Martinez
San Juan Island National Historical Park, Washington—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Juita Martinez recently completed her degree in zoology from Humboldt State University. She has always been interested in nature and is thrilled to intern with the National Park Service. This summer, she will assist with interpretation and marble island butterfly research.
Ariana Miranda
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Colorado—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Ariana Miranda grew up and fell in love with the outdoors in northern New Jersey. She completed a B.S. in geology at Temple University in the spring of 2016. Ariana’s internship will involve geology fieldwork and data entry.
Stephanie Rosas
Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Stephanie Rosas is majoring in environmental earth science at the University of California Santa Cruz. She hopes to gain significant knowledge and professional skills through the Mosaics in Science internship. Stephanie will be creating a seed collection guidebook for the native species restoration effort.
Elena Sisneros
Nez Perce National Historical Park, Idaho—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Elena Sisneros is a senior at Humboldt State University, majoring in environmental science. She has participated in restoration efforts in California and Ecuador. This summer, Elena will assist with native plant protection and propagation efforts.
Howasta Tahiry
Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado and Utah—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Howasta Tahiry completed her environmental science degree at the University of Massachusetts Boston in May, and plans to conduct graduate research in geology. Howasta has significant fieldwork, lab, and software experience and hopes to learn more about geosciences in the National Park Service through this internship.
Michelle Wong
North Cascades National Park, Washington—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Michelle Wong is a rising senior at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, majoring in wildlife biology. She is interested in focusing on human dimensions of conservation in her graduate studies. Michelle will assist with butterfly research and interpretation.
Akua Amponsah
National Capital Parks – East, Washington, D.C.—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Alcoa funded internship
Akua Amponsah is a rising junior at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Double majoring in Biology and Global Studies, she has an interest in urban agriculture, and eradicating food deserts in inner-city communities. In the past she has done research on frogs in southern Florida, and data collection with sea turtles. As a Biology Technician she hopes to use the research skills and tools she has acquired in her academic career.
Fabiane Barato
Gulf Coast Inventory and Monitoring Network, Louisiana [Network Home]
Fabiane Barato is pursuing a Master of Science in Geology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is interested in restoration, stream banks, coastal reforestation, and water quality monitoring. She has done research at the Institute for Coastal and Water Research and at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with NPS. Working as a GIS Specialist, her goal for the internship is to learn about coastal morphology and to learn how remote sensing can be used to identify coastal change.
Natilya Blades
Greater Yellowstone Inventory and Monitoring Network, Wyoming [Network Home]
Natilya Blades is currently a student at Georgia State University, majoring in Environmental Science and Geology. With a goal of furthering her research and gaining valuable skills, she is working as a Biological Technician and Hydrology Assistant.
Turner Burns
Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Turner Burns is a rising senior at the University of Kentucky. Majoring in Chemical Engineering, he has an interest in environmental engineering and conservation as it relates to water and air quality. Working as a Research and GIS assistant, he wants to gain a better understanding of scientific research at a national park.
Chenise Caison
Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C.—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Chenise Caison is pursuing an Associates in General Science at Northern Virginia Community College. As an Astronomy Interpretation Assistant, she hopes to develop valuable skills, and gain insight on what it means to be a member of the National Park Service.
Matthew Craig
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Matthew Craig is a senior at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As an Earth and Environmental Science major, he has an interest in sustainability and preservation. Working as a Biological Technician Intern in Fisheries, his goal is to gain experience and skills in research, field work and data management.
Richard Duenas
War in the Pacific National Historical Park, Guam—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Richard Duenas is a graduate of the University of Guam with a degree in Science and SecondaryEducation. He is a high school Biology and Chemistry teacher and very interested in connecting youthto environmental stewardship and conservation. Through his work as a Biological Technician, his goal is to develop research and field skills and build connections with various environmental stewardshipand conservation programs on the island.
Ellen Esling
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Ellen Esling is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Media Arts at Southern Illinois University. She is interested in science communication, film making, and sustainability. This summer, she is conducting interviews and preparing materials to help the park share information about its research. Ellen hopes to improve her science communication skills and to generate interest in conducting research with the National Park Service.
Ben Falker
Everglades National Park, Florida—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Ben Falker is a graduate of Tuskegee University. Majoring in Biology, he is interested in environmental protection, public awareness, food supply and security, and the preservation of natural resources. Working as an Education Intern, his goal is to assist teachers in the Miami Dade school system in building a curriculum based on the unique ecosystem of the Everglades and Florida Bay. Ben hopes to gain more field research experience, and expand his knowledge of the Everglades National Park’s biological diversity.
Kriss Jackson-Harper
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Alaska—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Kriss Jackson-Harper is a graduate of the University of Washington. With a degree in Sociology and a graduate certificate in Environmental Education, she hopes to improve her identification of animal and plant species, data collection, and expand her knowledge in restoration and trail building through her work as a
Restoration Technician.
Lily Huang
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Lily Huang is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego. Majoring in Molecular Biology, Lily is interested in genetics and genomics. Working as a Citizen-Science Programs & Mobile Application Development Intern, her goal this summer is to get park visitors interested in science with the National Park Service.
Caprice Phillips
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Alcoa funded internship
Caprice Phillips is a graduate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and will begin her PhD work in astronomy this fall at the University of Texas at Austin. She has explored practical methods for identifying potential meteorites as well as Earth as a transiting exoplanet. With a goal of learning about night skies and the impact light pollution has on it, she is working as a Night Skies Assistant.
Linque Martin
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Linque Martin is a rising a junior at Tuskegee University. As an Animal Science major she has conducted research on cancer treatments, and worked to eliminate feral swine issues in Alabama. Working as a Wildlife Technician and Natural Resources Interpreter, Linque wants to continue her work with animals, and hopes to gain more experience in field research as it relates to wildlife, habitat preservation, and endangered species.
Kayla Quintero
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Kayla Quintero is a rising senior at New Mexico Tech. As a biology major she has in interest in marine and terrestrial wildlife conservation. Working as a Biological Science Research Assistant, she is interested in doing field work, working with the National Park Service, and improving her skills in data analysis and reporting.
Sarah Roberson
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
Sarah Roberson is a rising senior, majoring in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of New Orleans. She is interested in resource and environmental conservation, and has previously conducted research at Lake Pontchartrain Beach and Nicoya Peninsula. With a goal of gaining more knowledge about the National Park’s Resource Management, she is working as an Air Quality Specialist.
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Last updated: August 25, 2022