Announcing 2024 - 2025 BIO5 Ambassador Interns

Oct. 7, 2024
Andres Parra, BIO5 Communications and Marketing Assistant

Hanami Inagaki and Sam Rose Shawley will be working with public affairs team at the BIO5 Institute in marketing, communications, and event planning.

Four people smiling and standing together outdoors, with greenery in the background. From left to right, one person is wearing a blue polo shirt, the next is in a red button-down, followed by a person in a light blue shirt, and another in a black top with lace sleeves.

BIO5 student workers Josh Fernandez (far left) and Cienna Williams (far right) are helping facilitate the internship program that gives University of Arizona undergraduates a look inside the business side of science. Sam Shawley (center left) and Hanami Inagaki (center right) are the 2024-2025 BIO5 Ambassadors.

The BIO5 Ambassadors Internship program is entering its eighth year as an internship, providing University of Arizona undergraduate students the opportunity for an inside view into the BIO5 Institute. Each ambassador is matched with a mentor from the BIO5 staff and exposed to the business and outreach side of the research institute.

This year we’re excited to have Hanami Inagaki and Sam Rose Shawley and as our ambassadors. 

 

Sam is a Public Health major with a minor in Arabic, and is also a W.A Franke Honors College Student. Sam’s mentor for the program is Caroline Bartelme who works as the Senior Manager of Communications and Content. Sam is looking forward to growing their interpersonal skills and public speaking skills, and is extremely interested in learning more about marketing and communications.

Hanami Inagaki 

Hanami Inagaki (she/her) is majoring in chemistry and looking forward to working with her mentors Amy Barber, marketing manager, and Tammy White, event and tour coordinator.

"I'm most interested in marketing and planning, and getting real world experience in science communication. I believe this internship for me will be helpful to understand the dynamics between science and business," said Inagaki.

 

Student ambassador smiling with plants in background

Sam Rose Shawley 

Sam Shawley (they/them) is a public health major with a minor in Arabic, and also a W.A Franke Honors student. Sam’s mentor for the program is Caroline Bartelme, senior manager of communications and content. 

"I'm most looking forward to connecting with new people on a professional level, collaborating with others, and improving my public speaking skills," said Shawley.

 

Throughout the program, Inagaki and Shawley will focus on their personal projects with support and direction from their mentors. In addition, they will receive tour and event training, as well as participating in professional development workshops.

The internship at BIO5 has provided a platform for students to work on projects centered around their own passions, ranging from public health and medicine to finance and research. Take a deeper dive into the work of past alumni and more about the history and legacy of the BIO5 Ambassador Internship program. 

We're thrilled about the upcoming semester with our new ambassadors and can't wait to see the incredible work they'll accomplish. BIO5 will provide updates throughout the program, so be sure to stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).