Ben Williamson Graduate, Department of Geography I’m a doctoral student in Geography, with interests in human geography, environmental politics, technology, and interdisciplinarity. Before returning to graduate school, I was the Executive Director of a Wyoming-based non-profit focused on supporting innovative social and ecological research. Prior, I received a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology from the University […]
Read MoreSabrina Santos Graduate, Professional Master of Science and Technology Sabrina is a graduate student in the Professional Master of Science and Technology program. She currently is working on a project focused on hydrological characteristics of an engineered wetland near the Great Salt Lake. Specifically, her research explores water quality as urban stormwater runoff flows through […]
Read MoreAnahi Yerman Graduate, Department of Anthropology Anahi Yerman is pursuing her masters in anthropology at the University of Utah. Her research focuses on the behavioral changes and strategies employed by individuals in rural ranching communities following an ecological shock. She plans to expand upon this research to include social networks and kinship systems in a […]
Read MoreQicheng Zeng PhD student, Department of Geology and Geophysics I am a 4th year PhD student in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at University of Utah. I obtained my master’s degree in geophysics from Purdue University. My current research focuses on the seismic imaging of subsurface structure using earthquake and ambient noise signals. During […]
Read MoreJunsik Kim Department of Metropolitan Planning, Policy, and Design I am Junsik Kim, Ph.D. Candidate in Metropolitan Planning, Policy, and Design. I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. I obtained a bachelor’s and master’s in landscape architecture from Kyungpook National University and Seoul National University, South Korea. Following graduation, I worked as a […]
Read MoreBaylee Olds Graduate Student, Department of Geology and Geophysics I am a graduate student at the Department of Geology and Geophysics, under the advisement of Dr. Paul Brooks. My research focuses on the spatial variability of snow accumulation and ablation due to elevation, aspect, and vegetation. The sensitivity of water vapor loss from the snowpack […]
Read MoreIshmael Medina Department of Anthropology I have dedicated my research efforts to reconstructing Utah’s Indigenous maize farming niche and exploring the intricate relationships between farmers and their local ecology. With the guidance and support of my advisor, Dr. Brian Codding, I plan to expand this project to encompass the entirety of the continental U.S. By […]
Read MoreTristalee Mangin Graduate Student, Department of Chemical Engineering Tristalee is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. She is working on two main projects under her advisor, Dr. Kerry Kelly – the SmartAir and Seed2Soil Indoor Air Quality projects. The SmartAir project intends to reduce local vehicle engine idling pollution using a dynamic, real-time display incorporating air […]
Read MorePheej Lauj (Pheng Lor) Graduate student, Environmental Humanities Pheej is an Environmental Humanities graduate student and Mellon Community Engagement Fellow at the University of Utah. For his Mellon fellowship, he partners with OCA Asian American Pacific Islander Advocates Utah to bridge environmental and sustainability resources and relationships to the Utah Asian and Pacific Islander (API+) communities. His […]
Read MoreJa’net Baide PhD student, Department of Anthropology Ja’net Baide is a second-year PhD student in the Department of Anthropology. Ja’net’s research interests include isotope analysis, skeletal biology, and public health policy. For her dissertation, Ja’net will explore human migration patterns during the Medieval Climatic Anomaly to Little Ice Age and the health outcomes of migrants […]
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