Josiah S in a Australia Institute of Marine Science polo tee with a yellow and blue parrot on his shoulder

Josiah's story

Recent mechanical engineering graduate Josiah Shimandle had hands-on conservation fieldwork during his summer internship on the Great Barrier Reef with the Australian Institute of Marine Science. 

"I worked with the Australian Institute of Marine Science's technology development team to onboard and test a new autonomous and remotely operated underwater vehicle to support scientists in marine research and field expeditions."

  • Josiah S. seated on the right of a raft and a colleague to the left with a laptop in front of him and a contraption in the middle of the boat out in the Great Barrier Reef
"My favorite part of my MISTI experience was exploring the natural environment of the Great Barrier Reef and meeting new people in Townsville of different experiences and backgrounds."
Josiah Shimandle '26
Major & Class Year
Mechanical Engineering (2), Class of 2026
Location
Australia
MISTI Program
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Host
Mainpower
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