Participating in the dark night sky survey through the WISDOM internship was more than just a chance to collect data—it was a formative step in my journey as an aspiring conservationist.

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.

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.