Profile

• Time Zone

  Central

  
  
• Organization

  University of Minnesota - Duluth

  
  
• Role

  Scientist Mentor: I will mentor teams of students online

  
  
• Research Interests (300 words)

  I am interested in how plants are responding to climate change. My research specifically looks at how native prairie wildflowers and grasses adapt to summer drought.

  
  
• Profile Question 1

  When and why did you decide to go into a science career?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 1 here (300 words):

  I knew I was interested in a science career from a young age. I always loved being outside in nature with my dog. I new I wanted to work with plants or animals with the goal of conservation.

  
  
• Profile Question 2

  What is best about being a scientist?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 2 here (300 words):

  It is so fun being able to explore interesting science questions and study plants for a career. I get to spend time outside, in the greenhouse, and in the lab as part of my research. So everyday is different. I get to learn new things about plants and work with other passionate people.

  
  
• Profile Question 3

  Do you have advice for students about preparing for a science career?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 3 here (300 words):

  Explore opportunities to learn about different aspects of science and biology. Science is very integrated, and it is important to be able to communicate with many different people. You may learn about new interests and potential research paths too.

  
  
• Capacity: How many teams at a time are you comfortable working with?

  1

  
  

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