What is it like to be an intern at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research? In this episode of Inside IALR, hear from five of the 18 interns who spent their summer working across IALR’s divisions—from applied research and economic development to manufacturing advancement and GO TEC.

You’ll hear from:

• Grayson Snead, an ag tech intern researching bacterial endophytes in broccoli microgreens
• Dilara Sultanova, a data-savvy Empower intern building automation tools and career resources
• Daniel Olasoko and Moiz Fakhri, who worked with machine learning models to support student success in the ATDM program
• Dakotah Younger, who helped train teachers and guide students through hands-on technology with the GO TEC team

They reflect on what they learned, the real-world impact they made, and how the experience is shaping their future careers. 

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