About
I began my studies at The Pennsylvania State University in August of 2021. Since this time, I have been part of the Schreyer Honors College and Millennium Scholars Program, studying Wildlife and Fisheries Science with the Fisheries Option and Geosciences with the Hydrogeology Option. Further, I work in two labs at the university and am an active participant in The Wildlife Society and The Chesapeake Bay Club. In fact, the image on the right is a much younger me enjoying a boat trip testing water chemistry in the Chesapeake Bay with my mother.
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The following audio details how I got to this point of scientific and environmental advocacy work from my roots growing up in a McVeytown, PA cabin and frequently visiting Raystown Lake. The attached resume chronicles where I am now in detail that will later be more deeply explored.
Education
2021 - 2025
The Pennsylvania State University
Wildlife and Fisheries Science and Geosciences, Hydrogeology major since August 2021 in the Schreyer Honors College and Millennium Scholars Program. Undergraduate researcher in the Water-rock Interaction Lab under PI Dr. Brantley since August 2021. Researching biotic responses to the McCoy-Linn dam removal in Spring Creek, Centre County, PA since January 2022 under PI Dr. Ferreri.
2017 - 2021
Hempfield High School
Graduated in June 2021. Founded the first all-female all-freshman Envirothon team at our school and won the Lancaster County Division in 2021, placing seventh in the state of Pennsylvania. Co-founded Sisterhood, a group designed to promote a more inclusive and safe space for young women at the high school. I was also an active member of the National Honors Society, History Club, and French Club. I placed in the senior division of the North Museum Science and Engineering Fairs in 2018 and 2019 for environmental work spanning several watersheds.
Awards, Scholarships and Grants
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​President Walker Award, April 2022
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Schreyer Honors College Summer Research Grant, April 2022
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College of Agricultural Sciences Summer Research Grant, March 2022
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Schreyer Honors College, August 2021
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Millennium Scholars Program, August 2021
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2021 Envirothon, first place in Lancaster and seventh place in Pennsylvania
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2018 North Museum Science and Engineering Fair, Third Place in Senior Division
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2019 North Museum Science and Engineering Fair, Honorable Mention in Senior Division
