How/Why Research? I was admitted into the Accelerated Research program as a freshman and took IDST 184. I made office hours with a professor who connected me to two graduate students in the Nye lab, and offered to mentor a 395 independent research project for credit. With support from the Nye lab, I applied for a SURF to continue research in the summer.
Research Experience: I am studying how climate change related temperature changes are affecting fish populations along the South Atlantic Bight (NC to FL coast). My research experiences have involved working in computer programs (Excel, R, ArcGIS), and writing and presenting research. I will be continuing this research on site at the UNC Morehead City Institute for Marine Sciences field site.
Student Organizations/Clubs: Epsilon Eta professional environmental fraternity, Honors Carolina
Also Happy to Chat about: 395 classes, finding a research mentor
Random Fun Fact: I studied abroad on a sailboat!