Women In Science Discovering Our Mojave (WISDOM) is a collaborative internship program offered by the Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) providing femme-aligned students an opportunity to explore careers in environmental science and receive mentorship from working professionals. Participants are provided with field transportation, gear, and a stipend. 

Interns will be continuing a multi-year research project in the eastern portion of Mojave Trails National Monument studying dark night skies. Interns will collect data and analyze the results to assist the Bureau of Land Management in seeking future designation as a Dark Night Sky Sanctuary. This is a temporary part-time internship for approximately 15 hours a month. Activities for this internship begin October 2025, and will include orientation, monthly office days, monthly field nights, and a final presentation concluding in April 2026. Field nights will begin at approximately 19:30 and end around 3:00, depending on the time of year. Interns will be required to camp overnight in remote areas. Orientation, monthly office days, and the final presentation will be remote. Interns will also publish a creative project to share their findings and experiences during the project. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Applicants must be enrolled in a higher education program or have graduated within the past two years, have a valid driver’s license and federally valid identification. All academic majors are welcome to apply.