In addition to conducting cutting-edge research in biogeochemistry and ecosystem ecology, I am excited to draw from my past experiences to continue community engagement, mentorship and education throughout graduate school and beyond. Science should address the needs of communities and scientific knowledge should be easily accessible. In addition to education, I am excited to continue to conduct research with Indigenous partners and local communities to help inform local policy decisions throughout my career.
TeachingI have been privileged to receive incredible mentorship and support at my PUI as well as throughout graduate school and I hope to be able to promote a diverse and welcoming scientific community as they begin their scientific careers. To this end, I am participating in UNH’s Cognate for College Teaching program to grow my teaching skills and ensure I can be an effective instructor. In addition to education, I am excited to continue to conduct research with Indigenous partners and local communities to help inform local policy decisions throughout my career.
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MentoringAs a woman in STEM and a first-generation college student, I learned the value of role models and mentorship, especially for minoritized groups, in retention. I was privileged to receive life-changing mentoring throughout my undergraduate career and into graduate school and to witness first-hand how to be an effective mentor. My first mentoring experience came during my undergraduate degree through my varsity women’s lacrosse team where I was able to help build an inclusive and supportive community. I mentored my younger teammates throughout my career and encouraged them to follow their interests, wherever they may lie. I continued this mentorship role into graduate school by partaking in my undergraduate institution’s student-athlete mentorship program, where I provide advice for transitioning to life after college. This summer I also served as a mentor with the EMERGE REU program, which aims to broaden participation in the biogeosciences. During the REU program, I mentored three undergraduate students on separate research projects, and they are all presenting their work at the Fall 2022 AGU Meeting. It was a privilege to be able to help them begin their research journey, and this opportunity solidified my desire to continue to mentor undergraduate students throughout my scientific career. |
Community Engagement
A key focus of my research is on community collaboration and education. Science should address the needs of communities and scientific knowledge should be easily accessible. Since starting at UNH, I have taken advantage of multiple professional development opportunities. I participated in UNH’s Research Communication Academy to increase my skills in engaging with the public and policy makers. During my second semester at UNH, I was accepted into the NSF-NRT, Convergent Arctic Research Perspectives and Education program (CARPE). CARPE is designed to address the socio-economic challenges from changing seasonality in the Arctic and provide valuable skills in convergent Arctic Research and co-production of knowledge with Indigenous and local communities. My cohort is currently developing a convergent research project spanning multiple disciplines, and we’re partnering with a local non-profit that investigates how clear-cutting forests in Sweden, specifically on Indigenous land, affects water quality. We anticipate that this information can be used to inform local clear-cutting decisions. I will also assist in producing and disseminating our findings to the public through blogs, workshops, and informative signs at our study sites. This opportunity instilled in me the importance of involving and communicating with all members of the community, particularly those traditionally underrepresented, in research and decision-making processes. I am looking forward to growing these relationships with Indigenous and local partners throughout my career.
In addition, I strive to create welcoming and inclusive spaces at my current institution with the goal of increasing retention of minoritized groups. I am the chair of UNH’s Gender Minorities in STEM club, which aims to provide support to one another, raise awareness about the rights and interests of scientists in the gender minorities, and conduct outreach to the broader community.
In addition, I strive to create welcoming and inclusive spaces at my current institution with the goal of increasing retention of minoritized groups. I am the chair of UNH’s Gender Minorities in STEM club, which aims to provide support to one another, raise awareness about the rights and interests of scientists in the gender minorities, and conduct outreach to the broader community.