Previous Biodiesel Interns
| Intern | Term | Major | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan McDonald | Spring 2020 | Environmental Science | TBD |
| Daisy Reyes | Fall'19 Spring 2020 |
Environmental Science | Acid Esterification Process Development |
| Owen Lang | Summer'19 Fall'19 Spring 2020 |
Environmental Science | Utilizing Waste Products to Create Fertilizers |
| Olivia Sterling | Summer'19 Fall'19 Spring 2020 |
Environmental Science | Foam Soap Development |
| Alicia Vrabec | Summer'19 Fall'19 |
Environmental Studies | Foam Soap Development |
| Eric DeBold | Fall'18 Spring'19 |
Environmental Science: Public Policy | Algae Based Fish Food |
| Ali Graczyk | Fall'18 Spring'19 |
Environmental Science | Anaerobic Digestion |
| Kirsten Hammons | Fall'18 Spring'19 |
Environmental Science | Anaerobic Digestion |
| Breanna Plucinski | Fall'18 Spring'19 |
Environmental Science | Algae Research and Bar Soap Development |
| Monica Dever | Summer'18 | Environmental Science: Conservation and Restoration | Foam Soap Development |
| Elena Hease | Summer'18 | Environmental Science | Foam Soap Development |
| Ethan Holleman | Summer'18 | Environmental Science | Foam Soap Development |
| Abbey Dunbar | Fall'17 Spring'18 |
Environmental Science | Volunteer Program |
| Laura Orrico | Fall'17 Spring'18 |
Environmental Science | Laboratory Tours |
| Leena Swanson | Summer'17 Fall'17 |
Environmental Science | Quality Control Procedure Review |
| Megan Tomerlin | Summer'17 Fall'17 |
Environmental Science: Food Systems | Quality Control Procedure Review |
| Lucy Anderson | Summer'17 | Environmental Science | Biodiesel Lab Composting |
| Josh Bynum | Spring'17 | Environmental Science | Soap Distribution Efficiency |
| Melanie Mancuso |
Fall'16 |
Environmental Science International Studies |
Volunteer Program |
| Megan McCawley | Fall'16 Spring'17 |
Environmental Science | Algae Macronutrient Testing Fish Food Development |
| Kelsey O'Malley | Fall'16 Spring'17 |
Biochemistry | Algae Cultivation in Biodiesel Waste Water |
| Dani Abboud | Fall'15 Spring'16 Summer'16 |
Environmental Science | Volunteer Program Development Rainwater System Optimization |
| Nick Bergstrom | Summer'16 | Environmental Studies | Lab Efficiency |
| Erin DeFrancesco | Summer'16 | Environmental Studies | Lab Efficiency |
| Sean McNelis | Spring'16 | Environmental Science | Food recovery Network |
| Daniela Herrera | Fall'15 Spring'16 |
Environmental Science | Algae for Fish Food and Water Remediation |
| Ainsley McGrath | Fall'15 Spring'16 |
Environmental Science Information Technology Services |
Operations Database Development |
| Victoria Reese |
Summer'15 |
Biology Environmental Science |
Biogas Research - Effect of Methanol on Methane Production Product Development — Multipurpose Cleaner |
| Katherine Spear |
Summer'15 |
Environmental Science | Funding Proposal Writing Wash Water Research - EPA Funded |
| Amber White |
Fall'13 |
Environmental Science | Wash Water Research - EPA GRO Fellowship |
| Chad Dorger |
Summer'15 |
Environmental Science | Product Development — Multipurpose Cleaner |
| Caitlin Dillon | Summer'15 | Environmental Science | Essential Oil Estraction from Campus Waste Products |
| Ryan Donald | Fall'14 Spring'15 Summer'15 |
Environmental Studies Biology |
Product Development — Windshield Wiper Fluid |
| Jen Kelso | Summer'13 Fall'13 Spring'14 Fall'14 Spring'15 |
Environmental Studies | Business Development Green Business Certification Move to Institute of Environmental Sustainability |
| Elzbieta Kalata | Fall'14 Spring'15 |
Environmental Studies Biology |
Product Development — Multipurpose Cleaner |
| Gilbert Botham | Fall'14 Spring'15 |
Political Science Environmental Studies |
Business Development |
| Natalie Haymond | Summer'14 Fall'14 |
Mathematics Computer Science |
Operations Database Development |
| Anup Patel | Summer'14 | Mathematics | |
| Mitali Shah | Summer'14 | Environmental Science | |
| Joseph Straitiff | Summer'14 | Environmental Science | |
| Claire Jones | Fall'13 Spring'14 |
Environmental Science | Operations Database Development |
| Daniel Serra | Fall'13 Spring'14 |
Biology | Portable Solar Distillation |
| Kirsten Vogel | Fall'13 Spring'14 |
Environmental Science | Renewable Identification Number Equivalence Equation |
| Adam Hage | Summer'12 Fall'12 Spring'13 |
Biology | Product Development — Multipurpose Cleaner |
| Preksha Maiya | Fall'12 Spring'13 |
Biochemistry | BioSoap Reformulation for Design for the Environment submission to US EPA |
| Melissa Centeno | Fall'12 Spring'13 |
Environmental Science | BioSoap Reformulation for Design for the Environment submission to US EPA |
| Tapas Patel | Fall'11 Spring'12 |
Biology | Zero-waste Biodiesel Production, Equipment Upgrades |
| Cody Langlois | Fall'11 Spring'12 |
Environmental Science | Zero-waste Biodiesel Production, Equipment Upgrades |
| Megan Barnes | Summer'11 | Environmental Science | Glycerin Utilization (Shampoo, Conditioner, Floor Cleaner) |
| Meredith Brackett | Summer'11 | Earth Systems Environment University of Illinois |
Glycerin Utilization (Shampoo, Conditioner, Floor Cleaner) |
| Alex Chelberg | Fall'10 Spring'11 Summer'11 |
Music Environmental Science |
Algae Production and Extraction for Biodiesel Production |
| Caitlin Donato | Spring'11 | Environmental Science | Liquid BioSoap and Bar BioSoap |
| Patrick Gregorowicz | Fall'10 | Environmental Science | Patio Torch Fuel from Biodiesel |
| Michele Stein | Fall'10 Spring'11 |
Communication | Patio Torch Fuel from Biodiesel and Bar BioSoap |
| Kelly Graiziger | Summer'10 Fall'10 Spring'11 |
Biology | Bar BioSoap, Reactor Construction, and Lab Efficiency |
| Dylan DeBiasi | Spring'10 Summer'10 |
Business Administration | Biogas Digestor and Mobile Biodiesel Processor Video |
| Amber Carbone | Fall'09 Spring'10 |
Biology Philosophy |
Mobile Biodiesel Processor Construction |
| Steve Trankina | Fall'09 Spring'10 |
Chemistry | Methanol Recovery and Reactor Construction |
| Kristina Clark | Fall'09 Spring'10 |
Environmental Science | High School Outreach |
| Samantha Hertel | Fall'09 Spring'10 |
Biology | High School Outreach |
| Tierney Hogan | Fall'09 Spring'10 |
English | High School Outreach |
| Peter Hoy | Summer'09 Fall'09 |
Environmental Science | Marketing and Biodiesel Club |
| Will Jarrott | Spring'09 | Environmental Science | Methanol Recovery Design |
| Lauryn Burkhalter | Fall'08 Spring'09 |
Environmental Studies French |
High School Outreach and Mobile Biodiesel Processor Design |
| Margaret McCoy | Fall'08 Spring'09 |
Biology Secondary Education |
High School Outreach and Mobile Biodiesel Processor Design |
| Cindy Stowell | Spring'08 | Environmental Science | Community Outreach |
| Zach Waickman | Spring'08 | Communication | Reactor Construction |
Testimonials from Previous Interns
“My time spent working in the biodiesel lab was very fulfilling and allotted me the experience to learn more about the possible direction I wanted to head in life. Additionally, I had a blast of a time working with everybody involved, to the point that I ended up spending my free time hanging out and just trying to learn as much as I could.”
—Will Jarrott, 2009
“Working in the biodiesel allowed me to build new skills in problem solving. It is extremely cool knowing that I participated in making fuel that Loyola’s biodiesel lab produces and sells. Being able to have hands-on learning experience will be one of the highlights in my college career.”
—Michele Stein, 2010–11
"Sweet experience!"
—Kelly Graiziger, 2010–11
