I was born in Moscow, Russia and moved to California with my family in 1998 when I was 11. As a result I became bilingual, fluent in both Russian and English. After graduating from high school I got accepted and went to University of California Riverside to initially study Biological Sciences but in my third year I switched and got a Bachelors of Science in Entomology. After graduation I got a job offer at Monarch Labs and am currently working where doing what I really like, raising insects, in this case flies that provide the maggots used in medical treatments. I actually volunteered and later worked for Dr. Sherman while still in high school when he was at University of California Irvine, which sparked my interest in studying biological sciences (before I found out about Entomology). I also enjoy reading, learning about various cultures, photography and video editing (though I'm still an amateur), visiting various natural parks such as Sequoia Park, taking walks and dancing. I'm currently attending a Hip Hop class at Irvine Valley Community College  and had previously taken WordPress web design and Ballroom dancing classes at the same college.   Learn more about Internships at the BTER Foundation

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This year we will be expanding our highly successful Internship training program. We have successfully placed interns into positions of biotech research, regulatory compliance, administration, communication, and videography. However, we are in need of more clinical mentors. If you would be willing to allow a trainee to spend a day, a week, or a month in your facility, please contact us at rsherman@bterfoundation.org.