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What is your favorite moment from the internship?My favorite moments this summer have included being able to bring my dog Bentley to camps. The kids always love being to interact with a live animal, and my dog absolutely loves kids. Bentley shows them all of his tricks and often dressed up based on the theme of the week in which he appears. For example, for the Mythical Tales camp, Bentley dressed up as a dragon for the kids!

This year our museum store, Curiosity Corner wanted to add a little twist to our birthday traditions: a T-Shirt contest! The rules were simple- it must be original artwork, incorporate the number 7 and have a design that incorporated the values and heart of the Amazeum. Our winner had all of these.

What does play mean to you? Share about your favorite play memory as a childPlay is when someone is given the opportunity to explore, imagine, and let loose completely dictated by what they want to do. My favorite memory of play as a child was exploring my grandparent’s garden, which surrounded the playhouse they built for me as their first grandchild. My childhood playhouse is one of my fondest memories of play.

What “makes” a Maker in Residence?The Maker in Residence program brings creatives with their various experiences to the Scott Family Amazeum for a short-term residency to collaborate with team members in developing new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) exhibits, public art and performance pieces, and experiences to share with Amazeum guests. 

Hello! My name is Raziel Hernandez, and I am from Panama! I study Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, and Fall 2022 will be my last semester. I love biking and hiking. You can always find me on one of the NWA trails! I also love painting and photography in my spare time. From a very young age, I have always enjoyed science-related activities. Science fairs were always my favorite activities at school. 

My name is Maddy Adkins. I am currently a Senior at the University of Arkansas, majoring in Elementary Education. I’m a part of the Elementary Education MAT program with a STEM specialty. Being a Tyson intern at the Amazeum allows me to spend time with kids and explore STEM activities. It’s the perfect summer internship to prepare me for and expose me to my future career. I love being at the Amazeum and spending each day doing all of the things I love. My hobbies include crafting, baking, taking pictures for Arkansas Athletics, and being a dog mom! On weekends you can find me watching Razorback Baseball, at the Farmer’s Market, with my dog Bentley, or in the kitchen baking something sweet for my coworkers. 

Hi! My name is Taryn Boysen and I am so excited to work as a summer programs intern this summer! I will graduate from John Brown University in December with a bachelor's in Family and Human Services! I want to be someone that is always willing to help out and challenge myself to look at things from a different point of view. I chose to do this internship because I love getting to see how kids' minds work when they are challenged to do a task, and I love promoting critical thinking and allowing the children to express their creativity in their own ways. 

What “makes” a Maker in Residence?The Maker in Residence program brings creatives with their various experiences to the Scott Family Amazeum for a short-term residency to collaborate with team members in developing new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) exhibits, public art and performance pieces, and experiences to share with Amazeum guests. 

How often do you see an aspiring graphic designer gain professional experience at the young age of 14? Although we had chosen a design for our 7th Birthday T-Shirt contest, we were so blown away by the talent of Abby Metzner that we knew we had to utilize her design skills in some way. After collaborating with our retail and marketing team, we came up with a solution. Abby came by and worked with the Amazeum’s very talented Production Artist Christine Pendry to work together in creating a sticker that represents the best qualities of the Scott Family Amazeum - authenticity, learning, and a little wacky fun!