STAMFORD, C.T. – Cameron Lau, a dedicated student from Fox Lane High School, spent this spring as an intern at SoundWaters, the region’s leading organization for hands-on climate science and environmental education.
Instead of attending traditional classes in the final stretch of his high school career, Lau chose to step outside the classroom and immerse himself in the environmental science world at SoundWaters Coastal Education Center at Cove Island Park in Stamford. Over the course of five weeks, Lau worked alongside SoundWaters’ professional educators, contributing to a variety of educational programs and activities.
Throughout the internship, he joined a select group of high school interns from across the region, delivering science programs to more than 2,000 regional students from preschoolers to middle schoolers. His work included leading hands-on experiments in the classroom and lab settings and conducting fieldwork aboard boats on Holly Pond.
“My time at SoundWaters opened my eyes to the incredible ecosystems of Long Island Sound,” said Lau, who will be starting at Georgetown University in the Fall. “It was inspiring to watch young students engage with the environment and know I played a part in that experience for them.”
The SoundWaters High School Internship Program is more than just work experience, it’s a launching pad for personal growth. “Our interns are at the heart of our mission,” said SoundWaters Director of Education Christina Genz. “They lead with curiosity, teach with passion and walk away with real skills and purpose. At SoundWaters, we believe that when students discover the sound, they embrace the world and this group of interns truly embodied that spirit.”
SoundWaters prepares the next generation for their future. With our climate in crisis, we teach tomorrow’s leaders the science they will need. With Long Island Sound as our classroom, we create love and respect for the natural world. As a matter of justice, we open the water to all. As a matter of urgency, we work to protect our common home. For more information, visit soundwaters.org.
