PREE H2O Internship Program - Meet Our Interns

Interns in Action

Intern investigating the efficiency of greywater irrigation at the TechH2O Center.

Interns sampling river discharge and water quality with International Boundary and Water Commission.

Interns analyzing soil samples at Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center.

Intern collecting environmental data from the weather station at Lost Dog Trail.

Intern examining vegetation growth for the Dust Mitigation project in Lordsburg, NM.

Interns envisioning resilience at the Alamito STREAM Center in Segundo Barrio.

Interns sampling river discharge with IBWC's Water Accounting Division.

Interns advocating for the importance of green infrastructure to city council.

Interns analyzing plant production at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Intern using AutoCAD to digitize fire hydrant models at El Paso Water.

Interns learning about erosion and rainwater harvesting in Hatch, NM.

Interns using drone technology for crop assessment at Growing with Sara Farms.

COURI Symposium

At the end of the summer, PREE H2O interns present their research projects at the UTEP COURI Symposium. The symposium is a great opportunity to network with peers, faculty, and potential employers.

Awards

Valles, I. (2025 Summer). Best Poster Presentation in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Kargar, M. (2025 Summer). Best Poster Presentation in Engineering, Computational & Applied Sciences
Samaniego, C. (2024 Summer). Honorable Mention in Engineering, Computational & Applied Sciences

In the News

Publications

Ceballos, S. (2023, August 14). USIBWC Habitat restoration sites and groundwater monitoring wells: Monitoring notes and photographs. U.S. Section International Boundary and Water Commission. ibwc.gov

Feedback From our Interns

"This program has given me the opportunity to test my skills, decide on an academic path, and excite me for my future."

"The PREE H2O internship helped solidify my interest in Hydrology as well as helped me become familiarized with the operations and environment of my career path."

"It was an amazing experience. If you want to get involved and merge into the environmental and educational aspect of our community, it is the perfect internship."

"I greatly enjoyed this program and the knowledge it offered. It has allowed me to get out of my shell, network, and more importantly, meet some great people and form friendships."

"This program will make you happy. I feel like I contributed to an important cause. Although it did not change my career decisions, I will continue doing more environmental preservation activities."

"The program has given me the tools to succeed in a career relating to food and water systems and has connected me to great mentors and students."

"The PREE H2O program has helped me grow academically and personally. It is a way to get matched with a summer internship that aligns with your career goals."

"Keep an open mind. The program is a way for students to gain experience in environment based internships while having no background."

"The program allowed me to participate in a professional workplace environment different from my previous experience in the food industry. I feel that it was a great experience to be a part of."

"The PREE H2O program has positively impacted my career choices in that I wish to further delve into environmental and climate science research."