Jackson Clarke is currently in his first year at the University of Auckland, studying a Bachelor of Engineering. He is hoping to gain experience in his fields of interest through working on the Mātai projects and is grateful to be taking part of this internship in his home town. Jackson intends to return home after finishing his studies, so sees the benefit in building connections now. He is excited to be a part of and learn more about the research Mātai does, as well as the processes that are involved in this research.