The Ohio State University Crowdfunding

Supports laboratory supplies used to identify and test ticks, helping sustain statewide tick surveillance and public health monitoring efforts.

Helps support the collection and analysis of tick data that informs public health awareness, disease tracking, and prevention efforts across Ohio.

Short-term observational experience introducing students to the Buckeye Tick Test program, including laboratory workflows, tick surveillance activities, and public health context.

Structured, mentored rotation providing one month of professional exposure to tick-borne disease research, diagnostic processes, data interpretation, and interdisciplinary public health applications.

Full-time, immersive summer internship with hands-on research experience, defined project deliverables, mentorship, and opportunities for data analysis, presentation, and co-authorship where appropriate.