On June 3, 2026, three seniors from Bergen County Academies, Fiona Beauchamp, Alex Kovalenko, and John Kalla, successfully shared their internship experiences at school and concluded their 2026 Senior Experience Internship with the Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute (MRRI).
Throughout the school year, the interns worked with MRRI’s professional staff every Wednesday, gaining hands-on experience in environmental research, laboratory procedures, GIS mapping techniques, and fieldwork. Their internship offered valuable exposure to real-world environmental monitoring, data collection, and applied research in the Meadowlands region.
Since its start in 2007, MRRI’s internship program has mentored over 50 students, providing meaningful professional development for young scholars interested in science, technology, and environmental stewardship. MRRI congratulates Fiona, Alex, and John on completing their internships and wishes them the best as they begin their college journeys and future careers.
