This internship provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary graduate students to work with the VI4 Project Manager each semester to learn about and execute creative communication strategies through both traditional and social media platforms. They will learn to craft the perfect caption, write a compelling editorial, and design infographics and animations. In addition, they work together on a group project, ImmuKnow+, which aims to incorporate different elements of science communication.
Fall 2025 application will open in May 2025
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Meet our Interns
Jia Mei grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and attended Colorado College, where she majored in Molecular Biology and minored in Asian Studies. She is currently conducting research in Dr. Eric Cassat’s lab, studying how Staphylococcus aureus survives antibiotic treatment during bone infections. Through this internship, Jia aims to develop skills in video production, graphic design, and science writing to strengthen science communication, build community, and expand outreach efforts.
Cherie Saffold is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology. She conducts her thesis research in Dr. Heather Pua’s lab, where she studies the role of extracellular YRNA in allergic airway inflammation. As a SciComm intern, Cherie will create multimedia content showcasing the research of VI4 graduate students.
Past Interns
Fall 2025 - Georgia Caso, and KeAndreya Morrison
Fall 2023 - Alexandra Abu-Shmais
Spring 2023 - Alexandra Abu-Shmais, Kaitlyn Browning, Casey Butrico, Matt Vukovich, and Rachael Wolters
Fall 2022 - Kaitlyn Browning, Casey Butrico, Helen Parrington, and Steven Walker
Spring 2022 - Kaitlyn Browning and Helen Parrington
Fall 2021 - Taylor Engdahl, Adriana Norris, and Helen Parrington
Spring 2021 - Taylor Engdahl, Sara Melow, and Sohini Roy, Ph.D.
Fall 2020 - Caroline Cencer, Christopher Hofmann, and Sohini Roy, Ph.D.