Three specially selected students from Texas Tech's Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources will be spending their summer working as interns in Washington, D.C. Running from May through August, the college's congressional intern program affords these students an opportunity to experience first-hand the government's day-to-day operations.

“Intern selections are always an exciting and difficult process,” said Davis College Program Manager for Academic & Student Programs Haley Hudson. “The program is one of the most unique student programs that the college has for Davis College students.”

This year's Davis College Washington, D.C.-based summer interns include:

• Lillie Caudle Valdez, a senior agricultural communications major from Copperas Cove (USDA Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement)
• Emilee Sanderson: a senior dual degree majoring in agricultural and applied economics/general business from Blackwell (U.S. Rep. Keith Self – R-TX-3)
• Layne Burnett, a senior agricultural communications major from Burns, Wyoming (U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls – R-TX-22)

Davis College interns live in the ‘Tech House' during their stay in Washington D.C., which is located just over a block away from the Capitol Building. Their living expenses are offset through scholarships from generous donors.

CONTACT: Haley Hudson, Program Manager for Academic & Student Programs, Congressional Internship Coordinator, Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Texas Tech University at (806)742-2808 or haley.hudson@ttu.edu

0520NM24 / Editor's Note: For additional information about the Davis College Government Intern Program, click here