Engineering Internships
Our engineering internships in Costa Rica focus on the development of technology for conservation research and environmental monitoring. Engineering interns work on real projects that improve data collection, operational efficiency, and scientific outcomes for sea turtle conservation.
These internships are ideal for students in engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics, data science, or software development.
IOT Temperature Sensor Network
Join a cutting-edge engineering internship in Costa Rica focused on designing, deploying, and optimizing temperature sensor systems inside an active sea turtle hatchery. This project directly supports conservation research, using technology to improve hatchling survival rates and produce scientifically valuable climate data.
Mobile Application Development
Join a real-world mobile app development internship in Costa Rica focused on building and expanding the central management application that runs every aspect of an active sea turtle conservation project. This platform is used daily by researchers, staff, and volunteers to manage field operations, data collection, and conservation reporting.
AI Object Detection For Sea Turtles
AI Object Detection used to detect sea turtles in nature
Fixed Wing Drone Patrol Vehicle
Fixed Wing Drone Patrol Vehicle
Beach Rover Patrol Vehicle
Beach rover patrol vehicle
Marine Tracking Sensor Development
Marine Tracking Sensor Development
The Depth Sensor and Turtle Tracker team is working to develop an affordable, open-source tracking system for sea turtles. Current commercial tracking devices are often expensive, proprietary, and limit the amount of data available to researchers. To address this issue, the team is designing a tracker from scratch that can record pressure, depth, temperature, and location data. This information is important for understanding turtle behavior, migration patterns, feeding habits, and potential interactions with boats.
The project is currently in Phase 1, which focuses on developing and testing a waterproof depth sensor prototype. The team is conducting pool tests to ensure the sensor remains waterproof and can successfully collect and store data before deployment in real-world conditions. By creating a low-cost, publicly accessible tracking system, the project aims to provide researchers and conservationists with a valuable tool for studying and protecting sea turtle populations.
To learn more about the project, please meet the team!