I am Matangi Melpakkam (she/her), a rising senior majoring in Physics and Political Science at Bryn Mawr College. I participate in my college's SPS chapter regularly. Aside from academics, I run the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at BMC, where we train volunteers to prepare taxes for low-income taxpayers in the Norristown, PA area. I am excited for this internship opportunity because I will be able to combine the skills learned from both of my areas of study to foray into science news writing.

In my free time, I like to read mystery/thrillers, cook, handletter, and swim. I am from New Jersey and my favorite animals are bees. This summer, I hope to explore composting and baking more.