Intern Spotlight: CHEM’s Class of Summer 2025

CHEM’s fifth annual Summer Internship program concluded on August 1, 2025.

CHEM proudly welcomed five outstanding undergraduate students to our Summer Internship Program, hosted in collaboration with the National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT) and the Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC).

Interns worked full-time alongside TTI researchers on projects at the intersection of transportation and public health. Over the 10-week program, interns conducted hands-on research, participated in professional development workshops and tours, and wrapped up with final presentations

View their final presentations:

• Ela Aldrete, University of Arizona – View Presentation
• Vainavi Chilukuri, Texas A&M University – View Presentation
• Cassidy Irwin, Eastern Connecticut State University – View Presentation
• Jackson Reasoner, Texas A&M University – View Presentation
• Magalie Salomon, Howard University – View Presentation

We’re proud of everything these interns accomplished and excited to see where their paths lead next.

A huge thank you to all the mentors, staff, and partners who made this summer a success!