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Category: Externships 2025

  • July 29, 2025 - Suzy Palmer at Boise Urban Garden School

    This is my second year working at BUGS, and I love it! I was assigned to assist in the garden by planting, harvesting, weeding, trellising, and fertilizing. I helped plant fennel, lettuce, kohlrabi, carrots, cover crop, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and other such vegetables. I harvested tomatoes, zucchini, fennel, elderberries, raspberries, onions, carrots, and potatoes. My […]

  • July 29, 2025 - Addie Ashton at Lee Pesky Learning Center

    During my externship at the Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC), I had the opportunity to support two technical initiatives: transitioning all organizational files from an on-site server to cloud-based storage and developing Microsoft SharePoint sites for each department and team. Our primary objectives were to design updated file structures for LPLC’s document libraries and build […]

  • July 29, 2025 - Elaine Goodwin at Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphus Park

    This summer, I completed an externship at the Idaho Falls Zoo. My primary project involved helping develop curriculum zoo’s education department, supporting their efforts to promote animal conservation and empathy through education. A key component of the project was collecting guest surveys to assess how effectively the zoo fosters empathy for animals and communicates conservation […]

  • July 29, 2025 - Travis Pizinger at Idaho Falls Zoo

    Our mission this year was to help the zoo education program create more expedition carts, which is an educational opportunity using specific animals in the zoo for a conservation message. We discussed messages involving animals such as the Snow Leopard and the Fenic Fox, which we used to build connections with guests to provide messages […]

  • July 28, 2025 - Brianna Stahly-Hale at Foothills Learning Center

    During my externship, the project focused on exposing kids to nature and helping them build a meaningful connection to the environment. The goal was to create engaging, outdoor learning experiences that encouraged curiosity, exploration, and environmental awareness, while also equipping educators with skills to bring this kind of hands-on science learning into the classroom. We […]

  • July 28, 2025 - Esther Emery at Foothills Learning Center

    At the Foothills Learning Center, I collaborated with environmental educators to provide educational outdoor experiences in a summer camp format. I personally believe deeply in this work. Elementary school teachers are widely reporting that our students need skill development in self-regulation, resiliency, and collaboration. This summer I participated in helping young children to develop exactly […]

  • July 28, 2025 - Matthew Dyorich at IHCA

    STEM Externship Experience: Exploring Healthcare Education with IHCA  This summer, I had the unique opportunity to participate in an ISTEM externship with the Idaho Health Care Association (IHCA), an experience that broadened my understanding of healthcare careers and reshaped my perspective on curriculum development. Project Overview My primary task during the externship was to assist […]

  • July 24, 2025 - Stephanie Aguilera at Wilder Academy of Virtual Education

    This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to extern with Wilder Academy of Virtual Education (WAVE), where I created a digital bootcamp to help students build the skills they need to succeed as online learners. The course covers important topics like Google Suite apps, responsible use of AI, and other essential tools students need to […]

  • July 22, 2025 - Molly Thornton at Lee Pesky Learning Center

    During my externship with Lee Pesky Learning Center, I was given the opportunity to help modernize their systems and procedures by building a SharePoint site designed to make file management more streamlined and collaboration across staff more efficient. The big goal was to create a hub where everything was easier to access, organize, and share—freeing […]

  • July 22, 2025 - Andrew Hutchings at Micron

    During my time working for Micron, I helped develop educational modules for their Educator Hub webpage. My main goal was to create 3–4 publishable modules that met updated company standards. Early on, my supervisor and I also agreed it would be valuable for me to deepen my understanding of semiconductor production and gain in-depth knowledge […]

  • July 22, 2025 - Josephine Fisher at Exyte

    The goal for the project was to learn more about the VDC process. I learned more about Building Information Modeling (BIM), including 3D models and their role in fabrication and the construction process. I had the opportunity to review, discuss and problem solve issues and concerns with the project Exyte is working on locally. It […]

  • July 21, 2025 - Josh Duersch at Idaho National Lab

    This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in an externship with the STEM Action Center. As a post-secondary educator with nearly two decades of experience, this experience offered a unique and refreshing perspective, allowing me to engage with a younger audience and help ignite their passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It […]

  • July 21, 2025 - Madisson Prater at Children’s Museum of Idaho

    As program staff, my projects included prepping and facilitating STEM related planetarium showings, story time and project, daily stem classes, and multi-day STEM camps focused on both dinosaurs and ocean life. My intended goals and outcomes were to learn a little bit more about science and also get some ideas on how to incorporate science […]

  • July 18, 2025 - Marissa Honley at INL

    During my time at the Host Site, I was responsible for teaching first through eighth grade students how to engineer a park. The goal of the project was to help students understand the basics of engineering and design by guiding them through the process of creating a functional and creative park. We wanted students to […]

  • July 17, 2025 - Daniel Babiracki at Western States Equipment Co. (Western CAT)

    During my time at Western CAT, I had the opportunity to work with an amazing team in Business Intelligence. I was tasked with creating an application for internal use that would help keep track of the computer networking hardware at their various store locations. During the process I learned to work with SQL databases, Microsoft […]

  • July 17, 2025 - Rebecca Dyorich at IHCA – Idaho Health Care Association

    During my time with the Idaho Health Care Association (IHCA), I contributed to several projects aimed at improving educational resources and supporting professional development in the healthcare field. My responsibilities included helping to update the Assisted Living Administrator course, reviewing and proofreading test questions for the Headmaster certification exam, and assisting with the IHCA Summer […]

  • July 15, 2025 - Lisa Osler at Franz Witte

    Working in the garden center at Franz Witte was a valuable opportunity to connect real world industry practices with educational goals. In this role, I was able to learn the daily operational logistics and customer service aspects of the retail garden center including plant care, inventory, seasonal planting, and sales. The team lead and her […]

  • July 15, 2025 - Nikki Bothman at Foothills Learning Center

    I had the privilege of working with the team and other externs at Foothills Learning Center. Throughout the summer campers came and participate in nature camp. The camps range from learning about pollinators, native and non-native plants in Idaho and how to be good stewards to the land around us.I was learning alongside the students. […]

  • July 15, 2025 - Corey Friis at The Core Project

    Beyond the Classroom: My Summer Externship with The Core Project and the Power of SEL + STEM This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to complete an externship with The Core Project, a company dedicated to developing high-quality social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for students and educators. What began as a short-term learning experience turned into […]

  • July 14, 2025 - Linda Lopez at Boys and Girls Club of Magic Valley Rupert Facility

    I was mainly working with 5th graders, and we did many different projects. We worked on building projects to see how they worked, what we could do to improve them, and stabilize them. During the visit with Bryan, we learned about magnetism and its omnipresence. We discussed the Earth and its magnetic poles and how […]

  • July 14, 2025 - Tober Dyorich at Idaho Health Care Association (IHCA)

    The first project I was tasked with was helping to update courses and quizzes to changes in a law. A bill was passed that would change certain parts of how assisted living facilities were to be run, and Idaho Health Care Association (IHCA) needed their course to be updated by when the changes went into […]

  • July 14, 2025 - Jonas Plew at TRIO Upward Bound

    As the Technology Coordinator for the TRIO Upward Bound program, I had the privilege of working directly with high school students, educators, and administration at Boise State’s campus over a 5-week span. My role combined my passion for technology, teaching, and mentorship. I was able to increase my technical skills and provide instructional support by […]

  • July 12, 2025 - Carmen Buttcane at Stemfinity.com

    After being hired at Stemfinity.com, I was tasked with learning about the products that this company sells. And gave a presentation on those products. I also helped make storyboards for several projects. Emailed past clients. And double checked standards for 30 states in the United States and made sure that a technology tool called Ozobots […]

  • July 12, 2025 - Brian Coffey at TRIO Upward Bound Summer Program 2025, Boise State University

    I was tasked with being the Internship Assistant for the TRIO Upward Bound Summer Program 2025 at Boise State University, which is a 5-week educational experience for TRIO students from Meridian H.S., Nampa H.S., Caldwell H.S. and Owyhee H.S. (the one at the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, not the one in Meridian). My initial goals […]

  • July 11, 2025 - Erik Kendall at Owyhee Produce

    From Database Design to Employee Lifecycle: A Summer Externship Journey with Owyhee Produce This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a STEM educator externship through the Idaho STEM Action Center. My host site was Owyhee Produce, a well-respected name in agricultural production. The experience not only expanded my understanding of workforce management […]

  • July 10, 2025 - Sarah Atwell at Idaho Innovation Center

    I spent the summer completing an externship at the Idaho Innovation Center in Idaho Falls, and I couldn’t have asked for a better introductory project. My task? To develop a full marketing campaign for the new certified commercial kitchen. Working alongside teammate Shannon Olsen of White Pine and guided by mentor Marshae Campbell, my mission […]

  • July 10, 2025 - Lola Johnson at Exyte

    From the Art Room to the Construction Site: My Eye-Opening Externship in Virtual Design and Construction I never imagined I’d find myself 160 feet above the ground, navigating open construction framing in steel-toe boots and a hard hat—all in the name of exploring technology. But that’s exactly where my recent externship took me, and the […]

  • July 10, 2025 - Cherise Hensley-Jenkins at Cusack Linscott Merck Law Firm

    CASE #1: A BIG FIRE QUESTION: What happens when a corporation logs hundreds of acres of timber, burns the debris left behind, but never confirms the fire is out? ANSWER: Litigation regarding a damaging wildfire and potential negligence, that’s what! Here is what I got to do while preparing for trial that could potentially involve […]

  • July 10, 2025 - Monica McDonald at Idaho Launch/Idaho Workforce Development

    This is my third summer Externing in the STEM program and it never fails to amaze me how much I learn that I can bring back to my students. This summer, I have had the privilege to work for Idaho’s Workforce Development’s Launch Program, which provides grants to graduating seniors to pursue in-demand careers. It […]

  • July 8, 2025 - Elaine Gross at STEMfinity

    This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to complete an externship with STEMfinity, a leading organization dedicated to advancing STEM education. As someone deeply passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math, working with STEMfinity was the perfect fit. The owner and employees are all amazing people who care deeply about sharing STEM and educating others. […]

  • July 3, 2025 - Neva Noe at TRIO Upward Bound

    My assigned externship gave me the opportunity to teach TRIO Upward Bound high school students, many of whom are first-generation college bound. I was assigned to teach two classes: Multimedia and STEM Career Exploration. The expectations set for me included guiding students in the Multimedia class to complete a digital yearbook that could also be […]

  • July 3, 2025 - Logan Shipley at Micron (Boise)

    My time at Micron was exceptional! I had the opportunity to spend time in so many different areas of Micron’s semi-conductor manufacturing and R&D environment. My main focus was to gain an understanding of industry engineering standards and practices, and that is exactly what I received. To serve as a brief synopsis of my experience, […]

  • July 2, 2025 - Jennifer Gorczyca at Stemfinity

    Discovering the Possibilities: My Externship with Stemfinity and the Idaho STEM Action Center This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in an externship with Stemfinity through the Idaho STEM Action Center, and I can confidently say—it has been a game-changer for me as an educator. When I began this journey, I honestly had […]

  • July 2, 2025 - Christine Ivie at South Central Idaho Small Business Development Center

    This summer I have the pleasure of working with the amazing team at the South Central Idaho Small Business Development Center! Under the excellent leadership of Director Bryan Matsuoka, I am analyzing business performance data, return on investment from consulting services, employee churn rate, and employee pipeline for specific industries. I am working on several […]

  • July 2, 2025 - Greg Gissel at Project Learning Tree Sustainable Forestry Tour

    I was selected to be an extern for the Project Learning Tree’s Sustainable Forestry Tour. The goal was to assist in interviewing presenters and capturing moments to be used on their website and social media posts. I am also tasked with reviewing recorded dialogue and transcribing that dialogue into text. I will be assisting in […]

  • July 2, 2025 - Parker Stucki at The Bassic Trainer (Lawrence Stone)

    Helping Leaders Lead: My Summer Externship with The Bassic Trainer This summer, I’ve had the opportunity to complete an externship with The Bassic Trainer, a company focused on leadership mentoring and training. Their mission is to help people become stronger, more intentional leaders in every area of life—whether that’s in business, education, or personal growth. […]

  • July 1, 2025 - Megan Weaver at Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce

    This summer I had the privilege of being partnered with Linda Coppess with the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce for my externship. The Chamber is connected to over a thousand businesses in this area. Not only is the view from the office window incredible, but Linda and her team have been amazing. They have […]

  • July 1, 2025 - Miranda Risinger at Discovery Center

    At my host site, I was tasked with a variety of activities including developing and assisting with hands-on STEM education experiences for the patrons of the museum as well as students participating in STEM camps. When I wasn’t actively involved with students and patrons, I worked on developing science projects patrons could either purchase or […]

  • July 1, 2025 - Cara Mia Dorrian at Wilder School District/Wilder Academy of Virtual Education

    For the Wilder School District’s online program, Stephanie Aguilera and I (Cara Mia Dorrian) were tasked with designing and building a comprehensive Digital Boot Camp course that introduces students to the essential tools and skills needed to be successful in a virtual learning environment. As an online school, WAVE (Wilder Academy of Virtual Education) students […]

  • June 25, 2025 - Lawrance Nai at NuCube Energy

    During my externship with NuCube Energy, I was tasked with supporting a renewable energy company for a small-scale solar energy installation in a local community. The project involved developing my knowledge of Python and coding so that I could help create test programming for computers to communicate with energy source, using the site’s solar potential, […]

  • June 25, 2025 - Kilee Willis Novus Auto Glass

    As a first-year iSTEM Externship program participant, I had the opportunity to complete my externship at Novus Auto Glass. I was tasked with learning about the auto glass repair and replacement process. The goal was to better understand how science, math, and technology are used in the field and to bring that knowledge back to […]

  • June 19, 2025 - Kristopher Wallaert at Exyte

    An Inside Look: My Transformative Externship with ExyteI recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in an externship with Exyte, a leading firm in design, construction, and engineering. They’re currently working on a massive project: building Micron’s new chip manufacturing facility. Stepping into this externship, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. But after going […]

  • June 19, 2025 - Christopher Bowman at Micron Technology

    Exploring New Career Pathways: My Externship with Micron Technology This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work with Micron Technology on a project focused on increasing awareness and exposure for high school students—especially those in automotive programs—to careers in advanced manufacturing. With Micron’s new ID1 facility currently under construction, the company is preparing to […]

  • June 11, 2025 - Payton Berry at Automation Werks

    I was tasked with creating and implementing a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to increase efficiency in the manufacturing of computer servers and panels. There was no WMS when I arrived. The one that Automation Werks had was stored on a server that crashed, and the previous WMS was lost. I met with all of the […]