Interns Engage with Coastal Researchers

This summer, two Consortium Community Engaged Interns gained firsthand experience with coastal research at the Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science and North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). Working alongside researchers from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina, the interns contributed to projects focused on pond-water quality and oyster restoration.

The interns, Joe Giacomo and Tierney O’Rourke, worked with Clemson staff to collect water samples from ponds and analyze them in the laboratory. They learned about the methods researchers use to evaluate water quality and better understand conditions that can affect aquatic ecosystems. The interns also worked with University of South Carolina researchers to install experimental oyster stakes at the North Inlet-Winyah Bay NERR. The stakes were coated with differing amounts of concrete to help researchers determine the minimum amount needed for oysters to grow successfully.

The Community Engaged Internship provided the students with opportunities to participate in fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and applied research while working alongside coastal scientists. The knowledge the interns acquired will help provide a foundation as they continue exploring careers in coastal science, research, conservation, and related fields. More information about internship and fellowship opportunities is available on the Consortium’s website.

Special thanks to Noah Stillman, Coastal Public Information coordinator, for providing this internship update.

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