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  • September 17, 2024 - Chelsey Dey at INL

    My externship opportunity resulted in my participation as a BRIDGES intern with INL’s k12 outreach. I experience first-hand how INL and BRIDGES engages high school and university students in current bioenergy research that is being conducted across national labs. The project I assisted with was the development of a sargassum feedstock case study. I also […]

  • September 12, 2024 - Rachel Harry at International Rescue Committee

    Over the summer, I have had an exceptional experience with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Boise. The IRC plays a pivotal role in assisting refugees to rebuild their lives, advocating for their rights, and guiding them towards self-sufficiency. As a member of the Youth Services team, I had the privilege of interacting with children […]

  • September 12, 2024 - Chris Martin at Idaho National Laboratories

    This summer I assisted as a mentor of high school CTE Interns. A group of 20 high school students were hired by the INL as summer interns to learn about the INL and future job opportunities. We would spend each week of this 6 week internship at a different site or location of the INL. […]

  • September 10, 2024 - Linda Atwood at Veterans Chamber of Commerce

    I spent the summer helping the chamber with HubSpot which is similar to the student tracking programs and learning the ins and outs. I helped develop a donor engagement guide. The donor engagement guide was like a lesson plan or parent engagement plan, basically lines out what they do and how they plan various interactions […]

  • September 9, 2024 - Suzi Richey Kearns at Girl Scouts

    This summer, I had the opportunity to work for the Girl Scouts remotely. It was a great experience! I had my baby in June, which was the best flexible working option. I did research, experienced a few new places, and contacted new people. I learned more about the STEM experts in the Eastern Idaho area. […]

  • September 9, 2024 - Alaysha Whitworth at iDrone with Dr. Ryu

    Opportunities iDrone ProvidesThe iDrone Program at the University of Idaho, led by Dr. Ryu, introduces students to the growing field of drone technology, while also connecting them with career opportunities in STEM. Drones are being used in various industries such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, construction, and public safety, creating an increased demand for skilled pilots. […]

  • September 9, 2024 - Julia Sharkey at CBS2 News

    I externed with CBS News last summer and had an excellent experience so was delighted when we both wanted to work together again. Since my first externship, Jacob Boone, my supervisor and the promotions manager at CBS News, and his wife Jaynee Boone, the General Manager of the Hampton Inn Boise Airport, both served as […]

  • September 9, 2024 - Brian Coffey at Global Bound, LLC

    What an incredible experience I had as a first-time Extern with the Idaho STEM Action Center! I was matched up with Global Bound, LLC, which is an organization run by Mike Krause that helps nonprofit organizations be more impactful and successful. Mike was really great to work with and I feel very lucky to have […]

  • September 9, 2024 - Kelli Andrews at INL

    My externship with INL was fascinating and humbling. I learned about cyber security and got to realize there is so much more to know. I was truly impressed with the college interns who taught the classes! Sometimes it is good to realize how much this next generation is taking on! I also had the opportunity […]

  • September 9, 2024 - Stacy Bluma at Idaho Business for Education

    Rejuvenating My Teaching Career: A Summer with Idaho Business for EducationThis summer, I had the incredible opportunity to dive deep into the world of educational leadership and business collaboration through my work with Idaho Business for Education (IBE). The experience not only expanded my understanding of the intersection between education and business but also revitalized […]

  • September 9, 2024 - Allyson Randall at GuardRailz AI

    This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a teacher extern at GuardRailz AI, a company that is breaking new ground in educational technology. As an educator, I am always looking for innovative ways to bring technology into the classroom. During my time at GuardRailz AI, I was deeply involved in working through […]

  • September 9, 2024 - Neva Telford at INL

    I began my externship at the INL working with Jana and her incredible interns who organized and executed an amazing cybersecurity camp for students entering grades 9-12. I have several items that I was proud to say I learned to do: circuitry and coding in Lenox and Python, putting together a raspberri pi computer, refreshing […]

  • September 5, 2024 - Michael McCormick at USDA Forest Service

    Working with the USDA (Forest Service) was an incredible experience. I met many new people and strengthened relationships from last year’s externship. The backgrounds of the different professions were as diverse as last year, including Archeologists, Fish biologists, Wildlife biologists, Botanists, Civil engineers, Hydrologists, Fire and Heli teams, Forestry, and others like Political Science. Similar […]

  • September 5, 2024 - Karlene Markham at EIJATC Local 648 Plumbers & Pipefitters

    For my extern position I worked with Kendal Gray at the EIJATC with a headquarters in Pocatello, but the trade college is out of Blackfoot. I had the chance to learn the process that the school uses for applicants, the interview and selection process based off of a point system. I helped the school create […]

  • September 5, 2024 - Donovan Dahl at ETS Broadband

    This year, I was lucky to embark on a completely new direction with the Externship. Working with and through ETS Broadband, my extern partner and I worked together informing residents of rural communities about a Federal Grant to offer free High-Speed Internet to their communities. We went door to door, made phone calls, spoke with […]

  • September 5, 2024 - Penni Aufderheide Keck at Idaho Department of Career Technical Education

    Reflections on My Summer Externship at the Department of Career and Technical EducationThis past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as an extern at the Department of Career and Technical Education (CTE). Although my experience was remote, it proved enriching and transformative. I am excited to share my journey and the valuable lessons […]

  • September 5, 2024 - Cameron Baker at INL STEM Scholars

    I had the privilege of getting to work as an extern this summer with the INL’s STEM Scholars Program. Although I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into initially, I can say that I am so grateful to have had an opportunity to spend my summer working with this program. There are so […]

  • September 5, 2024 - Stacie Pollard at Three Island Crossing State Park

    This summer, I partnered with the Idaho Stem Action Center and Three Island Crossing State Park to increase community involvement and share resources between the local school district of Glenns Ferry and the park itself. I spent over 200 hours this summer planning and implementing activities at the park with a background in STEM, as […]

  • September 5, 2024 - Shelly Harrop at Dr. Jae Ryu – University of Idaho

    For my externship this summer I had the privilege of working under Dr. Jae Ryu with the iDrone, Interstate Drone League, program. Dr. Ryu’s iDrone program is hands-on where students build their own drone and learn drone fundamentals at the same time. I was also able to participate in the externship program the previous two […]

  • September 3, 2024 - Rachel Jensen at Kootenai County Boys and Girls Club

    This summer I worked with an awesome team at the Kootenai County Boys and Girls Club in Coeur d’Alene, ID. My externship was unique in the fact I brought my expertise and knowledge in STEM and collaborated with the Club team members on how best to create an enriching STEM program for the kids this […]

  • August 20, 2024 - Shannon Andrade at The Discovery Center

    This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a teacher extern at The Discovery Center, where I learned about the center and the educational outreach that is offered. As a docent on the museum floor, I engaged with visitors, helped reset the activities and played with Legos. I also supported summer camps where […]

  • August 19, 2024 - Elizabeth James at Soleni Shoes

    A Summer of Innovation and Learning: My STEM Externship Experience This summer, I embarked on an incredible journey that combined my passion for STEM with the creative world of design and entrepreneurship. My externship took me into the heart of a unique venture led by Lindsey Carmichael, an orthopedic physician assistant who transitioned into the […]

  • August 19, 2024 - Keith Wohlwend at Idaho Power

    The summer I got a bachelors in electrical engineering. Okay I did not go back to school (again!) but that is what it felt like being an extern for Idaho Power this summer. The combination of job shadowing, hands on experiments, discussing everything electric, and learning was powerful. I am a dad of two amazing […]

  • August 16, 2024 - Michelle Aoi at Idaho Division of Career and Technical Education

    As a first-year extern I had a wonderful time working with the Idaho Division of Career and Technical Education. The beginning of my externship started almost a year prior when I had a discussion with Janine Hodges at the CTE Connect Conference about the need for mentors for Idaho CTE instructors at the high school […]

  • August 16, 2024 - Brittany Sanchez at Idaho Department of Labor

    This summer I worked with the Idaho Department of Labor to determine the requirements for a registered apprenticeship program for Apprenticeship Coordinators. I learned so much about the opportunities provided in Idaho through apprenticeship programs! I am excited to share with my students what I’ve learned about the career opportunities available through apprenticeship. Through the […]

  • August 16, 2024 - Sara Duncan at Micron

    ID1 – Expansion PlanningI was fortunate to have the opportunity to work closely with the ID1 – Expansion Planning Department at Micron in Boise, ID. I worked remotely for the majority of the externship, but I was able to spend 3 days on campus. WOW – Micron is doing big things in our little community. […]

  • August 15, 2024 - Betsy Despain at TD Construction

    Working with TD Construction has been enlightening for me. I have learned the ins and outs of construction from footings and foundations to concrete and fence building. I have also learned about marketing and social media. I was able to start a social media page for the company, drive around to jobs, post pictures of […]

  • August 15, 2024 - Samual Smith at University of Idaho: College of Engineering

    I worked with the University of Idaho’s (UI) College of Engineering. I assisted the computer engineering department as they administered two coding camps in Boise and Twin Falls. The students and I learned so much about the methods and means to code robotics and games. I also helped in improving the College of Engineering’s ambassadorship […]

  • August 14, 2024 - Cherydan Onishi at U of I Minidoka County Extension Office

    Hello, my name is Cherydan Onishi and this is my second year doing the extern program. I was placed with the University of Idaho Minidoka County Extension Office again but this year I had a different focus on what I was doing for the extension office. My focus this year was planning and implementing STEAM […]

  • August 13, 2024 - Stephanie Aguilera at Franz Witte

    One of the most eye-opening aspects of my experience with Franz Witte was realizing the pervasive nature of marketing. It became evident that marketing is not confined to the business world alone but is also integral to education. Just as businesses use marketing to attract and retain customers, educators employ similar strategies to convey information […]

  • August 12, 2024 - Kim Gross at Girl Scouts of the Silver Sage

    This summer has been rewarding and challenging. I have been doing an externship with the Girl Scouts of the Silver Sage creating some online content for some of their badges. I am a high school computer science teacher and am not good with younger kids, but through the help of my cohorts I have been […]

  • August 9, 2024 - Matt Dyorich at Idaho Health Care Association

    I had the opportunity to write curriculum for an IHCA online course. I spent many hours researching, writing and gathering resources. I also had the opportunity to attend and help at their annual conference. The Externship Program was a great learning experience and pushed me out of my comfort zone while still using the skills […]

  • August 9, 2024 - Brandon Crain at INL

    This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to join the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for an externship that was an absolute blast. The program, designed as a hands-on summer camp, was tailored for students from 2nd to 8th grade. I loved showing these young students the world of science and technology was both creative and […]

  • August 9, 2024 - Renee Nigon at University of Idaho Interstate Drone League (iDrone)

    This summer I worked with the Interstate Drone League (iDrone) at the University of Idaho, developed and facilitated by Dr. Jae Ryu. In Dr. Ryu’s program, students build a drone from scratch and learn basic coding exercises using Arduino and MIT Scratch and hear local professionals share their applications to solve real-world problems. Last summer, […]

  • August 9, 2024 - Mary Castronova at Idaho Department of Labor

    This summer I had the opportunity to work with the Idaho Department of Labor in the Registered Apprenticeship Division. My job was researching the requirements for becoming a Workforce Consultant under an apprenticeship program. This was a fully remote externship whereby we had meetings online via TEAMS. This entailed learning about state and national labor […]

  • August 9, 2024 - Robin McKinney at Silver Sage Girl Scouts

    This year was my second year participating in the externship program. My host this year was the Silver Sage Girl Scouts. I learned an incredible amount during my time working this summer. Girl Scouts is a program that focuses on helping girls become well-rounded individuals. The activities and opportunities that this program provides to young […]

  • August 9, 2024 - Myriame Fisse at On Ramp Boise State

    Embracing Growth and Community Engagement through ONRAMP Externship As a Library/Media Paraprofessional Librarian at Hawthorne Elementary School, I am always seeking ways to enhance my teaching methods. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Idaho STEM Action Center’s externship partnership with Boise State’s ONRAMP program. This transformative experience connected me with […]

  • August 6, 2024 - Kendria Ashby at Girl Scouts of Silver Sage

    I have loved the summer externship program. It is very nice to have a way to earn extra money during the summer. For my externship, I worked with the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Program. I created a Community Partner Resource Guide for troop leaders to use. I started by creating a list of badges […]

  • August 6, 2024 - Todd Fogdall at Micron Gives

    I was able to leverage my experience with K12 outreach programs to complete an evaluation of Careers in a High Tech World, one of many STEM outreach programs that Cathy Ammirati administers through Micron’s philanthropic arm, Micron Gives. This program evaluation allowed me to experience Micron’s culture and day-to-day life at levels I didn’t expect, […]

  • August 6, 2024 - Katherin Dickson at ETS (Eminent Technical Solutions)

    I had the opportunity to work with ETS this summer and have learned some new things about internet access, as well as federal and state funding to improve broadband internet access in Idaho. ETS is a tech company that serves the Magic Valley. They are a very innovative and collaborative company that is a partner/coordinator […]

  • August 6, 2024 - Kenneth Graham at Teton Toyota (Marketing)

    I had the amazing opportunity of joining Teton Toyota and the Teton Auto Group marketing department during my externship in 2024. You may be asking yourself what does marketing have to do with STEM, and what could I possibly bring back to my students? A term that I’ve learned in marketing is “activation.” This is […]

  • August 6, 2024 - Kristin Jones at Boise Urban Garden School

    “Life happens when you experience new things.” That was one of the nuggets of wisdom I got to hear while working at Boise Urban Garden School this summer as an extern. While I was up to my elbows (literally) washing and pitting cherries, I thought about the truth of that statement, and I decided that […]

  • August 1, 2024 - Tiffiny Coffey at International Rescue Committee

    This is my first year as an Extern through the STEM Action Center and I am loving the experience. I was placed with The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in their Cash Assistance Program. “The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. We deliver lasting impact […]

  • August 1, 2024 - Steve Shaw at Hard way Pipeline

    Custom built fence in Bellevue Idaho. The business is typically a 2-man crew. I was able to cut multiple days off of projects by adding another guy to the 2-man crew.  

  • August 1, 2024 - Ian Norland at University of Idaho iDrone

    The summer of 2023-2024 found me excited and grateful for my 2nd year Externing with Dr. Jae Ryu and the University of Idaho iDrone program. We mounted a powerful effort to host drone camp programming this Summer but ran into personal medical issues, institutional hurdles and time crunches. Nevertheless, I was able to pay forward […]

  • July 31, 2024 - Theresa McSweeney at State of Idaho Department of Human Resources

    Vast experiences awaited me at the State Department of Human Resources. I met with several agencies, all captured in my one-pager. I dispelled stereotypes of state employees and saw how similar they are to those who serve our children and teachers. Through my field trips and experiences, I recognized the need for agencies and the […]

  • July 31, 2024 - Leslie Albor at GuardRailz

    During my externship at GuardRailz, I learned about different types of AI: standard, generative, general, and diffusion. I also gained hands-on experience with their various AI bots, including learning and assistant bots. This experience allowed me to understand the importance of teaching students about digital citizenship. Additionally, I helped the GuardRailz team identify and resolve […]

  • July 31, 2024 - Tober Dyorich at Idaho Health Care Association

    I had the privilege of doing my externship remotely with Idaho Health Care Association (IHCA). My responsibilities focused on providing feedback on how their websites were set up and on reviewing the content of their courses. I suggested edits or used my graphic design skills to provide other graphics to include in the curriculum. As […]

  • July 31, 2024 - Rebecca Dyorich at IHCA (Idaho Health Care Association)

    I had a great summer learning about Idaho Health Care. I learned about Assisted Living Administration and how to become certified to be an administrator. I had the amazing opportunity to work with Robert and Dana at IHCA. They are friendly and kind. They work hard to make sure that Assisted Living, Home Health and […]

  • July 31, 2024 - Joseph Grimm at McMillen

    For my externship I had the opportunity to work with McMillen which is a full-service engineering, environmental, and self-performing construction firm. Their focus is on water conservation with things like dams, waterways, fish ladders and any number of other water projects. I worked from my own home with their safety manager on transforming existing onboarding […]

  • July 31, 2024 - Suzanne Palmer at Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS)

    What a summer! I am a science teacher for the Melba School District, and one class I teach is Horticulture. I wanted more experience in that area, so I accepted the assignment to work in the garden at BUGS. What an amazing place this is! I recommend you take a moment and Google Boise Urban […]

  • July 31, 2024 - Samantha Duncan at Lincoln County Youth Center

    This is my second externship experience and my first with the Lincoln County Youth Center (LCYC). During the school year, I am a 7th-12th grade science teacher in Lincoln County, but for the summer, my focus has been working directly with the pre-k to 5th graders. As an extern, I am teaching STEM to each […]

  • July 31, 2024 - Esther Emery at Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center

    I have gone back to summer camp this year as an environmental education extern at the Jim Halls Foothills Learning Center. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, environmental education is, “a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the environment.” Although the Foothills Learning Center […]

  • July 31, 2024 - Janiece Braswell at Girl Scouts of Silver Sage

    This summer I had the privilege of working with Girl Scouts of Silver Sage and was tasked with creating activities that would meet badge requirements for the girls that were working towards earning badges. This externship was mostly a work from home opportunity, which worked great with my summer schedule. The overall objective of this […]

  • July 26, 2024 - Amanda Moore at Glanbia Gooding Plant

    Do you like solving problems, creating new things? Do want to make the world a better place? Then you are an engineer. My adventure into engineering started as I stepped into the amazing world of Glanbia Nutritional’s at the Gooding Plant. The first couple of days I toured the plant seeing how the facility functions. […]

  • July 25, 2024 - Erik Kendall at Idaho Drone League

    This year I participated in the externship program with Dr. Jae Ryu from the University of Idaho in his iDrone program. The bulk of my time was spend looking at Cybersecurity and its impact on the drone industry. I focused my research in three key areas: drone communication protocols, drone electronic warfare, and drone exploit […]

  • July 25, 2024 - Kurt Biehl at Exyte

    This summer I’ve had the opportunity to work with the Exyte U.S., a global engineering, design, and construction company. I have worked closely with the design management team, working through client issues and requests with the design team. Throughout the summer I have had the opportunity to interview managers of different departments (architects and electrical, […]

  • July 24, 2024 - Lynnea Shafter at GuardRailz

    Exciting Developments in AI for Education: My Experience as an Extern at GuardRailz As an educational consultant, I have had the incredible opportunity to work as an extern with GuardRailz, an innovative AI company developing a cutting-edge platform for K-12 and higher education. Being part of their team during the beta phase has allowed me […]

  • July 24, 2024 - Lola Johnson at Micron Foundation

    This externship experience has been a whirlwind of opportunities, engagement, learning, and making connections. I have been a middle school art teacher for the lasty 25 years. I always encourage my students to look at STEM as STEAM. Art is an integral part of the design thinking, creative thinking, problem solving, persistence, and ingenuity aspects […]

  • July 24, 2024 - Colton Walker at Wild West Farms

    For this externship, I had the opportunity to return to my roots in agriculture and remember how Idaho is an agricultural state famous for its potatoes. I remember that, but at times, working in education, I am more concerned with what is occurring in Boise and forget what is happening around me. It was amazing […]

  • July 22, 2024 - Heidi Pluska at Life Outdoors

    This summer has provided me the opportunity to combine my computer science skills and passion for the outdoors. Over the past few months, I have been working with a local non-profit – Life Outdoors – to expand their digital presence. I’ve set up a Cloud Server on which I installed a learning management system that […]

  • July 22, 2024 - Jim McKenzie at ESI Construction

    This summer I had the opportunity to work with ESI Construction for my externship. ESI is a General Contractor company that has been in business for 51 years, working in 43 states and 36 countries with 925 employees. Through the years I have worked on several construction sites and with a number of contractors prior […]

  • July 22, 2024 - Monica McDonald at St. Alphonsus Talent Aquisition

    This is my second rewarding summer Externing in the Talent Acquisition Dept at St. Alphonsus! I am building on the work I did last year–creating presentations and hands-on activities that will be utilized in the recruitment of high school students into future healthcare careers. In this role, I assisted in developing a scenario-based activity to […]

  • July 19, 2024 - Renae Lewis at K-12 Tech/STEAMWorld

    I am a high school science teacher currently finishing my externship with K-12 Tech in Salmon, ID. This has been an excellent experience for me on multiple levels. The business operates on three fronts. The first is a brick-and-mortar tech store named Computer Zen. It not only carries typical office supplies but also specializes in […]

  • July 19, 2024 - Hester Comstock at The WaterShed, Boise Public Works

    My externship at the Boise WaterShed has been a cross-curricular experience (not only water quality, water renewal, and climate science… but also art, history and a little bit of urban design) that I’m excited to share with my co-teachers and students at Koelsch Elementary in Boise, as well as my colleagues on the BSD Green […]

  • July 19, 2024 - Craig Daniels at University of Idaho – IDRONE Program

    This summer was my first year working with Dr. Jae Ryu from the University of Idaho with his iDrone program. At the beginning of my externship I learned how to use and program his iDrone kits. I then attended a conference with him where I was able to learn about all the industry applications of […]

  • July 17, 2024 - Leigh Wilson at University of Idaho, College of Engineering

    My Externship this year is with the College of Engineering at University of Idaho. I have had the privilege of helping to run 2 summer coding and robotics camps for middle schoolers in Moscow and in Boise. In addition, I have been tasked with reviewing, editing, revising, and creating new STEM activities for the College […]

  • July 17, 2024 - Kerena Clifton at E Street Community Center

    My experience at the E Street Community Center’s student-led summer program has been a journey of discovery and growth. I have learned the importance of effective classroom management, the power of tapping into students’ interests, and the value of leveraging community resources. With these insights, I am eager to create an engaging and fun learning […]

  • July 16, 2024 - Molly McCoy at INL STEM Scholars

    On the recommendation of my principal I decided to try the externship, I am very glad that I did. This experience over the summer has been a fantastic experience. When I interviewed for the INL I had no idea it would provide the experiences and networking that it has provided for me over the summer. […]

  • July 16, 2024 - Jill Chaffin at iDRONE League

    So, I’m wrapping up my externship with the iDRONE League, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride! I thought I knew a thing or two about drones before this, but boy, was I wrong. Here’s the scoop on what happened during my time with the iDRONE League at the University of Idaho. […]

  • July 12, 2024 - Megan Weaver at Micron

    Externship BlogBy: Megan WeaverJune 25, 2024 For my externship, I have the privilege to be placed at Micron. Micron is a technology company that has created many innovations for “delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications.” I work in the Human Resources department. I get to see the collaborative work […]

  • July 12, 2024 - Heidi Northover at Idaho Drone League, iDRONE

    As a teacher who is passionate about STEM-related curriculum, I feel privileged to work with the Idaho Drone League, (iDRONE) to bring drones to my classroom! This is my first year working with the Idaho STEM Action Center externship program and so-far, it has been one of the best summer-work opportunities I have experienced. I […]

  • July 12, 2024 - Lily Rasmussen at E Street Community Center

    This summer, I had a great growing experience at E Street Community Center, where I witnessed children embracing emergent learning to take charge of their education. This philosophy empowered them to explore their interests deeply, whether through science experiments, art creation, or literature exploration. The center’s commitment to nurturing curiosity and self-directed learning was evident […]

  • July 10, 2024 - Lynn Rivera at Micron

    Exploring the World of Technology and Empowering Future Innovators: My Externship Experience at Micron As a teacher passionate about bringing the latest in technology to my students, embarking on an externship with Micron has been an exhilarating journey into the heart of innovation. Micron, a global leader in memory and storage solutions, welcomed me into […]

  • July 9, 2024 - Joanna John at Children’s Museum of Idaho

    Are you ready to blast off? Take a trip to faraway planets? Or stay closer to the earth and check out farm life? This is my second summer in the externship program. The museum is the beginning of early STEM. Children are immersed in so many experiences. They can travel through the museum and several […]

  • July 9, 2024 - Christina Widner at Micron Foundation

    The first five weeks of summer break were a whirl wind of awesomeness! I had the opportunity to be an extern with the Micron Foundation and help coordinate and lead STEM camps throughout the valley. We hosted 3 STEM Camps that were three days long. Each camp was at a college campus, giving every camper […]

  • July 9, 2024 - Rick Stoddard at Northwest Machining and Manufacturing

    This summer, I embarked on an incredible journey into the world of machining and manufacturing. Armed with curiosity and a bit of nervous energy, I dove headfirst into the realm of CNC machines, G-Code, and the meticulous art and science of machining. What started as an externship turned into a humbling whirlwind of learning, laughter, […]

  • July 9, 2024 - Donna Hill at Museum of Idaho

    During my externship at the Museum of Idaho, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in the vibrant world of educational programming and community engagement. This experience was not only rewarding but also eye-opening, providing me with a deep appreciation for the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into creating enriching experiences for young learners. One […]

  • July 8, 2024 - Lauren Baughman at Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County-Post Falls

    This is my second year participating in the Educator Externship. I have been with the Boys and Girls Club of Post Falls both years. My role has been to teach STEM. The Boys and Girls Club in Post Falls has about 200 children on an average day. That is about the size of a small […]

  • July 8, 2024 - Tonya Symons at GuardRailz AI

    Embracing the Future of Education with GuardRailz AI: My Externship Journey As an educator, continually finding innovative ways to engage students and prepare them for the future is paramount. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to join GuardRailz AI through the 2024 Idaho STEM Action Center’s Idaho Educator STEM Summer Externship. Halfway through my […]

  • July 8, 2024 - Amy Wattles at Idaho AFL-CIO

    “I want to work!” is the mantra of many of the students I serve regarding their plans after high school. Realizing that many work options students identify as possibilities do not equate to a living wage, it was time to get to work myself. This summer I had the opportunity to do my externship with […]

  • July 3, 2024 - Patsy Jackson at Novus Glass

    What would change if all our community members were seen as scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians? The iSTEM Externship program can assist with this questions. This has been a great experience as a first year iSTEM Externship program participant. This experience with Novus Glass has been an incredible opportunity. The employee that I worked with […]

  • July 3, 2024 - Marilyn Gibson at High Country Concrete

    This summer I had the opportunity to work with High Country Concrete. The homebase for the company is in McCammon, Idaho. I learned of the company in our small town through word of mouth and also Social Media. They volunteered to do the concrete work for a pavilion that our PTO is proposing to build […]

  • July 3, 2024 - Brenda McKenzie at Foothills Learning Center

    This summer I spent time working with the day campers at Foothills Learning Center. I was able to learn more about the flora and fauna of the foothills as well as hike many of the trails. I spent most of my time with the kids. I wrote lesson plans for several weeks of summer camps. […]

  • July 2, 2024 - Maria Loera at Micron

    I’m used to living in my school counselor bubble. I had not knowledge of the semi conductor industry prior to my exterships. I’ve learned so much. The expansion that is currently under construction at Micron is going to bring 2000 jobs to the Treasure Valley! During my extership I was able to take tours and […]

  • July 1, 2024 - Andrea Coles at Premier Technology Inc

    This is my second year participating in the iSTEM Externship program with Premier Technology Inc and it has been an incredible experience yet again. All of the employees I work with are so kind and helpful and eager to foster a relationship between the STEM industry and education. This year I was able to learn […]

  • June 28, 2024 - Jared Barnes at Glanbia Cheese Innovation Center

    Years ago, I saw a cheese commercial that advertised using a Christmas theme. The commercial shows a young girl approach the Christmas tree that is overloaded with presents. The parents walk up behind her and mention she must have left amazing cookies for Santa. The girl corrects the parents by stating that she left him […]

  • June 25, 2024 - Tim Lucore at Global Bound LLC

    Embarking on my externship with Global Bound LLC, a distinguished consulting and executive coaching firm specializing in nonprofit organizations, opened a door to a profound exploration of psychological wellbeing and performance optimization. This experience not only deepened my understanding of organizational psychology but also equipped me with practical insights crucial for navigating the complexities of […]

  • June 25, 2024 - Autney Lucore at Global Bound LLC

    During my recent externship with Global Bound LLC, a leading consulting and executive coaching firm specializing in nonprofit organizations, I had the invaluable opportunity to explore how psychological wellbeing and performance optimization are intertwined for leaders and their talent. This experience profoundly expanded my understanding of organizational psychology and provided practical insights applicable within the […]

  • June 21, 2024 - Sherise Porchia at Idaho Workforce Development Center

    This is my second year being part of this externship program and similar to last year, I am enthusiastically enjoying the experiences I am having. Only half way through, I have been able to network and gain insightful knowledge that inturn will be passed down to the students and families I serve. I am working […]