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Current Beal Scholars

Beal Scholars are mentored student interns hired to work on a variety of projects for the garden. We are proud of their work and dedication. Meet our 2024 Beal Scholars!

See our Beal Scholars page for more information on this program.

Shreya Balla

Environmental Biology/Plant Biology

Photography Scholar, Spring 2024

Esme Berner

James Madison College, Comparative Cultures and Politics

Communication Scholar, Fall 2023

Aiden Bobak

Zoology

Beal Scholar, Spring 2024

Loren Campbell

Entomology

Entomology Scholar, Summer 2023

Claire Ferguson

Organizational and Mediated Communication

Communication Scholar, Summer 2024

Kara Gabrielse

Environmental Studies and Sustainability

Garden Scholar, Summer 2024

Rachel Hamilton

Environmental Studies and Sustainability and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Garden Scholar, Summer 2023

Finley Jones

Zoology, Zoo and Aquarium Science
Minors: Spanish and Graphic Design 

Beal Scholar, Fall 2023

Will King

Environmental Studies and Sustainability

Garden Scholar, Summer 2023

Tanner Klute

Horticulture

Garden Scholar, Summer 2024

Alaina Maniscalco

Zoology and Conservation Biology

Beal Scholar, Summer 2023

Zane O'Dell

Computer Science and Engineering

Creative Technology Scholar, Spring 2024

Owen Payne

Forestry

Beal Scholar, Spring 2024

Laura Perrin

Fisheries and Wildlife

Collections Scholar, Summer 2024

Mark Powers

Horticulture

Beal Scholar, Summer 2023

Ethan Seelig

Digital Storytelling

Beal Scholar, Summer 2023

Rachel Sher

Anthropology

Garden Scholar, Summer 2024

Abby Smith

Zoology

Garden Scholar, Summer 2024

Jenna Thayer

Forestry

Beal Scholar, Summer 2023

Sean Ward

Plant/Environmental Biology

Beal Scholar, Summer 2023

Luke Watkins

Forestry

Biological Survey Scholar, Summer 2024

Azriel Wotton

Studio Art and Psychology

Collections Scholar, Summer 2024

Anthony Zheng

Game and Interactive Media Design

Digital Art Scholar, Spring 2024