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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 2025 Beal Scholars!

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

Sydney Bruinsma

Sustainable Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

Beal Scholar, Fall 2024

Loren Campbell

Entomology

Entomology Scholar, Summer 2023

Claire Ferguson

Organizational and Mediated Communication

Communication Scholar, Summer 2024

Lauren Gizinski

Neuroscience (behavioral and systems concentration) and Philosophy

Beal Scholar, Fall 2024

Antonio Lia

Interdisciplinary Humanities (Classics and English Literature)

Beal Scholar, Fall 2024

Alaina Maniscalco

Zoology

Beal Scholar, Summer 2023

Owen Payne

Forestry

Beal Scholar, Spring 2024

Laura Perrin

Fisheries and Wildlife

Collections Scholar, Summer 2024

Mark Powers

Forestry

Beal Scholar, Summer 2023

Wren Rojas

Forestry

Beal Scholar, Fall 2024

Ethan Seelig

Digital Storytelling

Videography Scholar, Summer 2023

Rachel Sher

Anthropology

Garden Scholar, Summer 2024

Luke Watkins

Forestry

Biological Survey Scholar, Summer 2024