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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION
INTERNSHIPS
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Interns
This summer, The Hormel Institute hosted 15 undergraduate students as part of the SURE Internship Program. During the 10 week program, the interns work alongside The Hormel Institute’s scientists, expand their knowledge of basic research, and gain firsthand experience with equipment and techniques that are generally not available in undergraduate academic programs.
Molecular Interactions Virtual Research Experiences for Undergraduates (MIVREU) Interns
The MIVREU program, led by Jarrod French, PhD, is a first of its kind program, supported by the National Science Foundation, that provides an authentic research opportunity for students from all across the country. The student participants, many of whom face financial or physical barriers to participation in conventional on-site research programs, conduct research to explore functionally important molecular interactions and take part in professional development activities over the course of the 10-week summer program.
“The Hormel Institute has a culture that embraces flexibility and curiosity. I’ve been able to take on both independent and collaborative research as an intern, and this
has allowed me to gain trust in my ability to do research.”
Pal K. 2021 and 2022 Intern
Ashton Ariola George Barrera Kafi Belfon
Olive Beyer
Mia Case
Desiree Cervantes Cassandra Daniele Alexander Guerrero Lindsey Harris
2022 MIVREU Interns
Nicole Heimsness Jessica Hicks Katherine Hicks Devon Kennedy Kayla Lawrence Teng Da Li Isabelle Pilo Ogoumi Real Anais Rhoades
Madeline Teigen Sarah Toay Andrew Torelli Jacob Voudren Sydney Willis Kendall Wilson Conner Woods Aleea Wrightstone
“I’ve learned many laboratory techniques and terminology that will help in my future career. My favorite part of the internship was the friendly atmosphere and cutting-edge science. I felt like a real part of the team and got intense, hands-on experience that I never had before.”
Siri A. 2022 SURE intern
Siri Ansorge Madison Arndt Katherine Dore Carina D’Souza Samuel Feine Jonah Forsyth Audrey Gao Christen Gibson Sam Hagan Max Holt
Hser Htee
Thomas Kroymann Abby Lewerenz Joshua Lecheng Lyu Sydney Marsh Maddie McDermott Ella Mullin
Lilly Nystel Hannah Rogers Rhiannon Skauge Kelsey Sobeck Gideon Srinivasan
2022 SURE Interns











































































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