Hello! I’m from Seattle and I’m a senior in the College majoring in earth science with a concentration in environmental science, as well as a second major in biology. I previously worked in the Plante lab on projects related to the cycling of organic matter and soil dynamics, and I now work in the Wood Lab in the biology department studying species interactions on legumes. One of my favorite classes that I’ve taken in the department was Dr. Plante’s Case Studies in Environmental Sustainability, which is a Penn Global Seminar focused on Iceland. This course allowed me to compare the various global efforts to increase sustainability of current practices and provided the opportunity to travel to Iceland and observe the subjects of the case studies firsthand. Additionally, I took a great course on Earth Surface Processes, which also included travel to White Sands National Park and field work with researchers in a variety of different areas of study. Currently, I’m interested in the intersection of plant and soil sciences, which my major combination has addressed well. Outside of academics, I enjoy hiking and exploring the city, and I would love to answer any questions related to going abroad, getting involved in research, and coursework!