The George Washington Carver Summer Research Internship Program in CALS has been inspiring young scientists for more than 25 years. Both undergraduate and high school students from around the country are part of this program every year, working side by side with faculty mentors in CALS on research projects. While the program helps students explore science through experiential learning opportunities, it also helps increase diversity within the world of science in STEM fields, champions the value of graduate education and helps recruit new bright minds to undergraduate and graduate programs in CALS. This summer from June 4 to July 30, 24 undergraduate students and 10 high school students from 10 different states and Puerto Rico are interns in the program.