My Experience as a Summer Intern
Additionally, I learned a little about policy work analysis from Alyssa. I looked at government management plans for species at risk and learned about the different categories of risk that can affect endangered species in Canada.
The Biodiversity Conservation Solutions lab team is a great group of people. School and work can sometimes feel like individual tasks, but it was inspiring to watch the lab team work together and help each other out with their projects. I really enjoyed lab lunches outside on the picnic benches, where people shared their research alongside funny anecdotes. I even had the chance to attend lab meetings, where they discussed ways to deal with stress, time management, and future career paths. I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to work for the Biodiversity Conservation Solutions lab. After this summer, I have a better idea of what research can look like, and I think it’s something I’d like to continue in the future!