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Echinacea Project 2022 Morris Area High School Science Teacher Research Interests I am interested in studying earth science. Statement I am from Morris, MN. In my spare time I like to garden, spend time with family and friends, quilt, and play tennis. Here is a picture of me (and my husband) at Arenal Volcano on our recent Costa Rica trip.  Echinacea Project 2022 Biology and Geography with GIS Major, Gustavus Adolphus College Class of 2022 Research Interests My interests are broadly within conservation, plant ecology and entomology, but I am most fascinated with questions about pollination and plant-insect interactions! I am excited to learn more about the impacts of fire on different plant species and to spend time out in the prairie this summer! Statement I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota though I’ve spent the last four years in the small town of St. Peter, Minnesota. In my spare time I like to run long distances, read, paint (mostly watercolors!), bake cookies, spend time with friends, and do just about any activity outdoors! Here’s a photo of me with a nasty sunburn in front of the blooming crab apple trees on graduation day!  Echinacea Project 2022 Biochemistry Major, University of Minnesota Twin Cities Class of 2025 Research Interests I am interested in studying all sorts of science, especially biology! I like to see how things work together to create a larger network which is able to accomplish amazing things. Being outside and walking through the fields, I love seeing how much is going on between all of the living and nonliving parts of the prairie. Statement I am originally from Alexandria, MN, about 20 minutes from most of the field sites. This will be my second year as a part of Team Echinacea and I am thrilled to be coming back! In my spare time I enjoy being active, I am a part of the Gopher Nordic Ski Team at my college and love racing as a part of the team. I also am a distance runner. In my down time, I enjoy reading, being on the lakes (in my opinion, the best part of living in Alex!), baking/cooking, and playing music.  Echinacea Project 2022 Biology and Geography, Gustavus Adolphus College 2023 Research Interests I am interested in studying anything related to the interactions between plants and insects, as well as humans. Ecosystem studies and trophic interactions are fascinating to me, and I’m particularly interested in how humans fit into this and shape these interactions. The study of pollinators in altered habitats combines all of my interests quite nicely, from plant communities to nearby habitat to insect diversity! Statement I am from Forest Lake, Minnesota. In my spare time I like to read (particularly nonfiction, but I’ve been trying to read more fiction as of late) and listen to music – I love new music, and listening to recommendations from friends is one of my favorite things to do. I also like to be active, whether that’s lifting, walking my dog Jupiter, or hiking. I also enjoy knitting and cooking – I love to try out new recipes! Lastly, here’s a photo of me!  Echinacea Project 2022 I am an Earth and Planetary Science and Journalism major at Northwestern University in the class of 2025. Research Interests I am interested in studying the effects of interactions between humans and nature on plant fitness, fire cycles. I am also excited to learn more about plant biology and conservation! Statement I am from Geneva, New York. In my spare time I like to hike, travel, read, and spend time outside! Here’s a photo of me hiking in the Adirondacks Echinacea Project 2022 I am a biology major and environmental studies minor at Lake Forest College. After I graduate in Fall’23, I hope to continue working in research labs before I embark on my grad school journey.
I have a wide range of academic interests including, experimental philosophy, neuroscience, environmental justice and conservation. I am an aspiring research scientist and hope to attend grad school for cognitive neuroscience in the future.
I am from Shanghai, China. While growing up, I’ve lived between Shanghai and Chicago. Besides academics, I love nature adventures! This summer I am hoping to learn more about foraging and identifying fungus. I also enjoy swimming, biking and watching theater productions. Echinacea Project 2021 I am part of the Class of 2025 at Carleton College and I plan to major in Environmental Studies. Research Interests In general, I am interested in helping to conserve natural prairie areas through networks and corridors so that they can become more resilient to climate changes. I am also curious about how to connect with stakeholders and landowners to make this happen, but also how to combine my interest in GIS with prairie restoration. Statement I am from Rochester, MN, but my home away from home is our cabin near Lanesboro, where I help to restore the surrounding native prairies, forests, and savannas. I also greatly enjoy hiking the bluffs there with my family and dogs.  Echinacea Project 2021 I am an Environmental Studies major at Carleton College, class of 2023. Research Interests I am interested in studying prairie conservation, as well patch ecology and the effects of fragmentation. I am also very interested in environmental interpretation/education and environmental justice. Statement I am from Mount Prospect, IL. In my spare time I like to hike, backpack, go thrifting, and read. I also play softball, and am on the varsity team at Carleton. I also really enjoy visiting National Parks (Glacier is my favorite). Echinacea Project 2021 My Major: I haven’t decided yet. Educational Institution: Carleton College Expected Graduation Year: 2024 Research Interests I am interested in studying the evolutionary biology of prairie plants and how to better conserve them. Statement I am from Taiyuan, China. In my spare time I like to watch documentaries, walk in nature, read and watch Netflix etc. (Here’s a photo of me) Echinacea Project 2021 B.A. in Biology and Environmental Science, University of Minnesota-Morris, 2021 Research Interests I am interested in studying plant-insect interactions such as the role of pollination in plant fitness, and I’m curious what characteristics of fire make it so beneficial for prairie plants. Statement I am originally from St. Paul, MN, but I’ve spent a lot of time in the land of prairies because I just graduated from college in Morris. In my spare time, I can be found climbing trees, baking cheesecake, and peering at the undersides of leaves looking for insects. At the moment, my favorite insect is the brown mantidfly (Climaciella brunnea). |
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