EVOLUTIONS Internships 2018

My project this summer will be about analyzing invertebrate fossils in the geological record. What I will be doing is explore the collections, ecology, and food webs in the WIS. What I will also do is take pictures of many fossils and document it online, also gain experience with 3D imaging and photogrammetry, using state-of-the-art equipment at the West Campus Imaging Lab.. Future research will be going throughout the whole project.  I will also investigate reconstructing food webs in the Seaway and how to engage others to learn about this fascinating and different ecosystem. What I look forward on the first day is getting to know my professor and actually learning what invertebrate paleontology is and doing hands on activity with fossils. What i'm nervous about is still not knowing what my internship is about and not finishing the research poster and disappointing not only my professor but my partner as well.

This summer, Amir and I will be contributing to research in many ways. Not only will we be assembling air pollutant monitors, but we will also have the opportunity to work in the field to help build systems that collect atmospheric measurements and data. Our work will help contribute to data collection and further developing atmospheric data collection methods. Next Tuesday, I will be starting my internship. I am excited, and look forward to my first day in the lab. I am excited to experience a lab environment and get a feel for what its like to work with a team of people in a lab environment. More importantly, however, I hope to contribute in some way toward a scientific cause. If I am able to effectively collect data and offer valuable resources to the teams research, I will know that have done my job.

My project will be about materials science and interface surfaces, the materials the CRISP center focuses on are crystalline metal oxides and bulk metallic glasses. While I am not exactly sure what the PI is currently studying or the focus of the project is, the CRISP research center focuses on the applications of of surfaces between different materials and the interfaces where two materials come into contact. Upon reading this I thought that this was just some random field of study, but materials science has become an increasingly relevant field of study as devices become smaller and more complex. Through materials science, discoveries can be made about the interactions between different materials and how to control and utilize the materials' behaviors.  I am looking forward to learning more about the project I will be working on and meeting the PIs at CRISP. I am also looking forward to learning more about interdisciplinary research and applying the knowledge I've acquired i

6/21/18: Greetings,         My name is Cyril King and I am a rising junior attending Engineering Science University Magnet School. The project I will be doing this summer is the CRISP (Center for Research on Interface Structures and Phenomena), involving the study of physics and the application of surface material and its behavior. This is relevant to the broader field of physics that my lab is in because it relates to natural science and study of matter in motion and its behavior. Furthermore, the lab allows the conduction of energy and force.      I am looking forward to participating and contributing to the research at Yale. However, I am still nervous about what I will be specifically doing especially knowing that a lot of the information I will be receiving and labs I will be doing is completely new to me since, my school doesn't offer this opportunity. Sincerely,                   Cyril King

My project this summer is going to be about learning multi-wavelength astronomy and how stars form. This is relevant to the broader field where my lab will take place in (astronomy) because we research how stars will form which can lead to formations of galaxies and different solar systems. I am looking forward to naming stars and learning how to identify new ones. I am nervous on using the equipment to see these stars.

My project this summer will be all about star formation, specifically looking at multi-wavelength astronomy to help us discover information such as what effect wind and radiation emitted from young stars have on the dust and gas of the cloud in which they formed. Star formation is relevant to the broader field of astronomy in that it helps human beings understand how the universe and the structures (such as galaxies and solar systems) came to be. It can also help us to understand where the universe and stars are heading in terms of their formation. On the first day in the lab, I am looking forward to meeting with Dr. Arcé and learning more about his research. I am excited to learn about what specifically we will be doing in the lab and seeing the lab environment for the first time. I am not particularly nervous about anything except maybe not being able to understand some of the material, but usually, when I read more about it and piece it together, I can figure out what is going on.

     Dr.Gentner has many areas of research and interest. Some include are air quality in developing countries and megacities, energy choices and air quality, and analytical chemistry for the atmosphere. Our internship will be focused on air quality and what we find in our atmosphere that we breathe in. Being involved in environmental science and chemistry now, I'm excited to see what we can find and bring any of the issues to light.      The research on the analytical chemistry sort of confused me. I don't know how to interpret the complex graphs and other figures yet and also some of the languages used. One term used often is SOA which is secondary organic aerosols, another is VOC which means volatile organic compound. As well the different variations of VOC's  IVOC- intermediate volatility organic compound and SVOC-Semi-volatile organic compound.    

Dr. Drew Gentner is currently the Assistant Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale University. Dr. Gentner has interests in studying primary and secondary air pollution, as well as studying the implications they have on climate and human health. He has published multiple scientific papers throughout his career, one of his most recent highlighting the increasing negative influence that non-combustion sources have on urban air quality. While reading his research on the topic, I was presented with vocabulary that I had never encountered before. One term I learned was secondary organic aerosol (SOA). Secondary organic aerosols refer to pollutants emitted from both man made and natural sources. I have interests that align with Dr. Gentner's work, and I am very excited to work under him in the lab this summer.

Dr. Hector Arce's specific area of research are star formations and " physical and chemical processes in the interstellar medium". He mainly focuses on observations of the gas and dust in star-forming regions.  His area of research ties into my internship since it has to do with astronomy. I am excited to be able to work with Dr. Arce and expand my knowledge on star formation since it has been a topic I recently became fond about. Though after reading about the process it takes, I am still slightly confused on all the tools he uses and develops different methods.  hydrostatic-  relating to or denoting the equilibrium of liquids and the pressure exerted by liquid at rest. Kinematic-  he branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of objects without reference to the forces that cause the motion.

This summer I will be working on a project at the CRISP research center. One of my PIs is Dr. Christine Broadbridge, her work focuses on nanostructures for microelectronics and optoelectronics as well as scanning probe and electron microscopy. All of her work has implications to material science and nanotechnology. My research and project will revolve around inter-disciplinary materials science, so her strong background in materials science and microelectronics will definitely be helpful with the questions I will likely have throughout this experience. I don't have a lot of background knowledge when it comes to materials science, but since it is an inter-disciplinary project I hope that there is more opportunity for me to explore. After I read a bit about the research conducted at CRISP, I was very puzzled about the physics involved in interface materials. I was able to decipher some of the chemistry (dipoles and semi-conductors) that was mentioned, but I lack some of the backgrou

Dr. Hector Arcé's areas of research in astronomy are star formation and the different "physical and chemical processes that [occur] in the interstellar medium." He also conducts research on young stars in terms of their outflows to learn if those outflows play any role in star formation. In our internship, we will be looking into star formation. It relates to my interests because I enjoy learning about the universe and how it came to be. Looking into how stars form can give human beings an understanding about how galaxies have formed and evolved over time. After reading about Dr. Arcé's research, I am not extremely confused about the basics of his research. Once I start looking further into the research in terms of the scientific papers, I might become slightly confused in terms of the concepts, math equations, and terminology, but I will attempt to research those to understand them more when it comes time for that. One concept/term that I was not familiar with was

Hello, my name is Amir Bond-Little, and I am currently a Junior and a  rising Senior this summer. I attend the Engineering and Science University Magnet School; so, I already have a strong interest in STEM going to a school based around it. I joined EVO my freshman year of high school because I thought it was a great program to join, since, I'm deeply interested in the science field.  When I go to college I plan to pursue neuroscience, although, I'm not completely sure on that yet if that's the definite field of science I want to get into. As of right now, I want to become a Neurologist in the future. What I really look forward to getting from the internship is honestly a great experience. I have an interest in chemistry and environmental science. I do a program through EVO called Environmental Leaders, and I gained an interest in the environmental science. Also, I haven't worked in a professional lab setting before; so, this will be an exciting new experience getting

My name is Cyril Albert King Jr. (also known as Cj), and I am participating in The Center for Research on Interface Structures and Phenomena (CRISP) Internship; a department dedicated to exploring the application of materials by surfaces and interfacial properties. I am ecstatic about the CRISP Internship since they aren't available to take at my school (Engineering Science University Magnet School). Education is essential to me, and I want all the opportunities I can get to achieve my dream of going into the medical field to become a Physician. I’ve been striving to learn almost all of my life with a robust passion for supplementary, concomitant knowledge. I’ve never participated in any experience that involved such rigorous and substantial learning and skill. Nevertheless, I am determined that I will take the skills I have acquired in my life and grow from mistakes, hardships and this opportunity given. The idea that I have the advantage of contributing to extensive research

My name is Johanna Cando and I am currently a sophomore at Hill Regional Career High School. I joined EVO this year and I will be going into my second year this fall. One topic I have really been interested in for a while is astronomy. I had always been fond of seeing all the stars and how they form different shapes. It is definitely a career I am looking to go to and being able to work with Dr. Arce this summer is just such a huge opportunity for me. Though it would be my first time working in an actual lab, I feel confident that I will do my best to reach my goals for this summer. I am definitely excited to expand my knowledge on Astronomy and just be able to get a full-on experience in the lab. I know I will definitely benefit from this opportunity. I hope to meet more students like me throughout this internship and be able to work together.

Hello, my name is Ethan Weed and I am a rising senior at the Engineering and Science University Magnet School. I have done the Evolutions program for three years, and I am beyond excited to be doing an internship this summer in chemical engineering with Dr. Gentner. For a very long time, I have had a passion for engineering, specifically environmental engineering. Last year, my intrests in STEM and the environment lead me to cofound Wasteless Urban Composter, an invention that me and two other peers created to address the issue of food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Our design has won multiple awards, including first place in the Paradigm Challenge, as well as first place in the 2017 Connecticut Student Innovation Expo. Over the past year, my interests in the environment have grown even more, and I hope to study environmental engineering in college. This summer, I hope to gain skills in preforming scientific research, as well as gain lab experience. Furthermore, I am excited to wo

Hello. My name is Tatiana Criucova and I am currently a senior at Hill Regional Career High School, but I will be graduating in a few days so I will actually be a rising freshman in college. In college, I hope to study either global affairs or journalism. I am extremely interested in learning different languages and my end goal is to go to law school, ultimately going into international law and policy. Although I am looking to go into humanities, I still enjoy science and mathematics. Throughout my time in high school, I would have to say that my favorite scientific topic has been physics. I never really enjoyed biology and although I did like chemistry a lot, physics has captivated me the most. Aside from school and learning, some things that I enjoy doing are reading a lot (especially science fiction), playing the piano, hiking, and playing with my cat. I am really looking forward to my internship with Professor Arcé this summer because I hope to a lot more about astronomy and gain

06/10/18 Dr. Susan Butts is an invertebrate paleontologist at the Yale peabody museum. She researches brachiopod paleocommunities.  She also works with Dr. Derek Briggs in finding both sedimentological and biological factors of silica replacements. Dr Butts works on the iDigPaleo project, which is about fossilized insects.

Hi, my name is Daniela Flores! I am sophomore at Wilbur Cross and I have just completed my first year at EVO. I am not much of an out-spoken type of person, but I do like to be involved in many different activities. I play the saxophone and flute, at school I participate in many different different music programs including marching band, concert band, and jazz band. I'm not extremely talented when it comes to music, it's more of a hobby; I also participate in a program called DELTA at Neighborhood music school, and I recently played in the Southern Regional Band (My goal is to make it to state band next year!). I really enjoy listening to jazz, but I listen to just about anything. Another one of interests includes science! I really enjoy learning new concepts and ideas, I volunteer at a program called Girls' Science Investigations where I am able to teach basic science concepts and instruct young girls with mini-experiments, this combines my interest in science and motivati

Hello my name is Sarah Azmal. I am currently 16 years old going into junior year at an engineering science magnet school. My interests and hobbies includes reading and makeup. I am interested in going into a medical career. Being in an engineering and science school has been giving me options on what I would want to be in the future. I have always enjoyed the arts but going to after schools that have to do with science have always interested me more. For example when I first started going to evolutions I have realized the passion I have for science. The things we do in Evo such as going around the museum and learning things from fossils to bugs have been fascinating to me. Ever since I have been going to Evo it has been giving me opportunities such as giving me the opportunity of being in this internship. The reason on why I decided to accepted going into this internship was because I wanted to push myself into doing things that are not usually what I would do. But I have pushed m