Bridge to Science Interns 2025 cohort
We’re thrilled to welcome the inaugural cohort of the Bridge to Science (BTS) Internship Program 2025 —a remarkable group of emerging scientists who are embarking on a journey of research, discovery, and impact.
Thanks to the Secretaría Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (SENACYT) Academic Stays Program and generous support of private philanthropy we’re proud to host undergraduate students completing their theses during a paid 9-month internship at STRI.
But this program is more than just research—it’s a community. Over a period of nine months, interns will engage in hands-on workshops in data analysis, scientific writing, and professional development, gaining essential skills to launch successful careers in STEM.
These students represent the next generation of tropical researchers. We’re honored to support their growth and celebrate their curiosity, dedication, and drive.
Welcome to STRI. Welcome to the future of science.
Call for applications closed.
Isis Andrea Ramos Rodríguez
Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo,
Mexico
Mentores: Owen McMillan/ Carlos Arias
Irene García
Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá,
Panama
Mentors: Aaron O'Dea/Erin Dillon
Lucía Victoria Morales
Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá,
Panama
Mentors: Aaron O'Dea/Erin Dillon
Milton Yaser Almanza Peña
Universidad Latina de Panamá,
Panama
Mentor: Harilaos Lessios
Shaiel Amira Argandona Camargo
Universidad Autónoma Gabriel Rene Moreno,
Bolivia
Mentors: Rachel Page, Camilo Calderon
Genesis Del Carmen Villarreal
Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí,
Panama
Mentor: Helene Muller-Landau
María Belén Tupiza Vaca
Universidad Central del Ecuador,
Ecuador
Mentors: Hernan Capador, Kristin Saltonstall
Michael Uriel Gutiérrez Bucardo
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua-León,
Nicaragua
Mentor: Martijn Slot
Diorlenys Keylin Cubilla
Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí,
Panama
Mentor: Hector Guzman
Mayrin Cecibel Pascasio Batista
Universidad de Panamá,
Panama
Mentors: Eloisa Lasso, Joe Wright
Naomi Dayanara Carcamo Och
Universidad Panamericana de Guatemala,
Guatemala
Mentors: Sean Connolly, Migdonio Gonzales