Meet the Intern: Shemariah Jones
Published August 11, 2026 | 3 min read | Intern Spotlight Quick Facts: University: University of Virginia Major: Neuroscience Internship Role: BioTech Hometown: Danville, Virginia Internship: Summer 2026 This summer, IALR welcomed Shemariah Jones as one of the CEA Innovation Center’s Biotechnology interns. Throughout her internship, Shemariah gained first-hand experience in applied research while contributing to projects […]
Meet the Intern: Vivian Taylor
Published August 10, 2026 | 3 min read | Intern Spotlight Quick Facts: University: University of Virginia Major: Neuroscience Internship Role: BioTech Hometown: Gretna, Virginia Internship: Summer 2026 This summer, IALR welcomed Vivian Taylor as one of the CEA Innovation Center’s Biotechnology interns. During her eight-week internship, Vivian gained hands-on experience in applied […]
Meet the Intern: John Roark
Published August 5, 2026 | 3 min read | Intern Spotlight Quick Facts: University: Virginia Tech Major: Environmental Policy & Planning (Bachelor of Arts in Public & Urban Affairs) Internship Role: AgTech Hometown: Altavista, Virginia Internship: Summer 2026 For the third summer in a row, IALR welcomed John Roark as one of the […]
Meet the Intern: Gracie Edwards
Published August 4, 2026 | 3 min read | Intern Spotlight Quick Facts: University: Ferrum College Major: Agriculture Science with Horticulture Emphasis Internship Role: AgTech Hometown: Martinsville, Virginia Internship: Summer 2026 This summer, IALR welcomed Gracie Edwards as one of the CEA Innovation Center’s AgTech interns. Throughout her internship, Gracie played an active role […]
Meet the Intern: Ashyna Robinson
Published August 4, 2026 | 3 min Read | Intern Spotlight Quick Facts: University: Old Dominion University Major: Strategic Communications Minor: Community Health Internship Role: Marketing & Communications Hometown: Altavista, Virginia Internship: Summer 2026 This summer, IALR welcomed Ashyna Robinson as the CEA Innovation Center’s first Marketing & Communications intern. Throughout her internship, she […]
Careers in Controlled Environment Agriculture: More Than Just Growing Plants.
Published July 8, 2026 | 5 min read| Career Exploration Often when people think of agriculture, they picture wide-open fields, tractors, and traditional farming. While those careers remain essential, today’s agricultural industry has evolved into a high tech, multidisciplinary field. With this evolution, many opportunities are now available for individuals with diverse skill sets and […]
Meet the Graduate Students: Colin Fite
Colin Fite completed dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry (with a minor in Mathematics) and Biochemistry (with a concentration in Biology) during his undergraduate studies at East Carolina University. During his time at ECU, he gathered technical skills in molecular techniques and immunohistochemistry through undergraduate research with maize. Additionally, he gained experience in a […]
Video Alert: Check out new VT video showcasing PhD student Brandan Shur
Brandan Shur, PhD Student studying under Dr. Michael Evan’s supervision in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, was featured in a VT News video titled “Small plant, big impact.” This video interview showcases some of the work that Brandan is conducting as part of his dissertation to help advance the CEA industry. Watch the […]
Meet the Graduate Students: Praveen Gajula
I’m Praveen Gajula, a PhD student in Horticulture at Virginia Tech’s School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, working in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center under the supervision of Dr. Kaylee South. My research focuses on plant pathogen management in soilless systems, utilizing RNAi-based biofungicides to control gray mold in strawberries, and utilizing beneficial […]
Mitchell Doss tells his story to becoming an IALR employee including his time working in the CEA Innovation Center
Mitchell Doss, former CEA Innovation Center employee and VT M.S. student in Dr. Michael Evans’s lab tells his story in an interview with IALR. See the full story here: https://www.ialr.org/an-ialr-career-path-from-two-time-intern-to-employee/
