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Research Staff

The Burke Center maintains a highly competitive summer research internship program for undergraduates, graduate students, and early-career professionals. Research staff are engaged in all aspects of Burke Center programs as they gain applied, real-world experience in the natural sciences, environmental policy, and science communication, while making valuable professional and academic connections.

2026 Summer Research Internship application window now open until February 20, 2026

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Ray Ottinger

Water Resource Specialist

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Shelby Justman

Research Assistant
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Mike Boland

Research Assistant
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Annie Bantner

Water Resource Specialist
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Gabby Buckholt

Research Assistant
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Elyse Meier

Water Resource Specialist
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