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We've been delighted to host five summer interns this year, and each did a capstone project such as a pepper and tomato grafting project, an integrated pest management project, and a historical review of Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens. This year's interns are: * Imani C. (Horticulture Collections intern), studying Environmental Horticulture and Entomology at the University of Maryland, * Laila G. (Administration intern) – studying Forensics & Psychology at Loyola University Maryland, * Krystal W. (Horticulture Gardens & Grounds intern) – studying Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at Delaware State University, * Caroline S. (Horticulture Gardens & Grounds intern) – studying Sustainable Plant Systems specializing in Horticulture at The Ohio State University, * Kelly L. – (Learning and Engagement intern) – studying Political Science and Environmental Studies at Christopher Newport University Thank you for being part of our team this summer, and we wish you all the best on your continued studies! If you’d like to learn about internship opportunities here, visit www.USBG.gov/Intern. [Photo shows interns with a corpse flower bloom earlier this summer.]