

What I learned in studying the night sky
Many women I know have wanted a career in environmental science, but the opportunities to gain experience in the field were few and far between. I am a current student at Unity Environmental University working towards a B.S. in Environmental Studies and being a part of the Mojave Desert Land Trust’s Women In Science Discovering Our Mojave internship over the last six months has been such a phenomenal experience for me.

Spend a day in the field with MDLT’s WISDOM interns
Experience a day in the life of a Mojave Desert Land Trust WISDOM intern as they head into the field to gather data on bumblebees and tamarisk beetles within Mojave Trails National Monument.

Surveys show biodiversity in Mojave springs
In 2023 and 2024, interns with the Mojave Desert Land Trust’s Women In Science Discovering Our Mojave program (WISDOM) conducted a biological survey of four springs in Mojave Trails National Monument. Their findings help demonstrate the importance of protecting these natural water sources for the future.