Ryan completed his Scalli Internship during the summer of 2007 after graduating from Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, MA. He is currently attending Boston University pursuing a degree in Computer Systems Engineering, which he hopes will lead into a career developing Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV’s). Certified as an advanced open water diver, Ryan’s interests include diving, robotics, world politics, and web site development. Kate holds the distinction of being the first Frank Scalli intern for the Boston Sea Rovers. The internship brought her across New England, the Great Lakes, San Diego, Orlando and Bonaire, where she had the chance to explore multiple underwater environments, all in a new set of gear donated by sponsors! Kate is currently in her fourth year at Rutgers University in New Jersey majoring in Marine Science. During the summer of 2007 she was involved with Harbor Branch’s Division of Biomedical Marine Research on a specimen collecting trip in the Florida Keys. Specimens collected were primarily sponges and corals to research their effectiveness as anti-bacterial and anti-cancer agents. Kate plans to pursue her interest in natural products research after graduation.