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Bumjoon Kee recently completed his Professional Science Master’s in Environmental Sciences at Oregon State University, focusing on water resource management, GIS, and isotope hydrology. His internship research, conducted with the Ecohydro Engineering Group, involved analyzing evaporation-to-inflow ratios in irrigation canals using stable isotope data and spatial modeling. With a background in e-commerce and international logistics, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to environmental… more
Katheryn Dickson is a research technician at Biosphere 2, an environmental research facility owned and operated by the University of Arizona. She was born and raised in southern New Mexico where she loved to read about any subject dealing with animals, plants, or nature. Living in Arizona now, the vast deserts and unique ecosystems within have inspired her academic path.
Upon entering university for a bachelor’s in biology, she soon learned about wildlife ecology and began pursuing… more
Andrea Drouhard is a sustainability professional with over ten years of experience at the intersection of science and business. Based in the Pacific Northwest, she draws inspiration from the region’s natural landscapes and strong community values, both of which shape her commitment to environmental stewardship.
Andrea began her career in healthcare as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer before transitioning into clinical research at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Wash.… more
Brendan Addis has worked as an ecologist, business owner, and public servant with nearly two decades working experience in the fields of ecology, environmental restoration, public organizations, and community engagement. While working on his Professional Science Master’s with Oregon State University, he joined Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, where he serves as a Habitat Conservation Specialist. His background also includes engagement with public and non-profit boards and… more
Eric Ettner is a Biologist with the US Army Corps of Engineers in the Kansas City District. He works to assess the Water Quality of the 18 district lakes and their outflows. Eric has enjoyed twenty years of work in a variety of scientific disciplines including Immunology, Limnology, Oceanography, Fisheries Monitoring, and Science Communication and Outreach. These experiences across corporate, non-profit, contract, and governmental entities have given him a wide perspective of applied biology… more
Jaskirat has a strong educational background in three Major’s: Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry (B.S) from India. She continued her education by earning a master’s degree in Life Sciences from Mount Carmel College in India. Jaskirat gained valuable field experience through her volunteer work with WWF India on the Dragonfly Festival project. She also worked as an intern collecting bat data in the Northern Himalaya region. Her interest in environmental science led her to complete a Professional… more
My name is Callie Lier and I live in Wisconsin with my partner, two cats (Nebula and Moon), and one puppy (Nova). Growing up my parents encouraged my sister and I to play outside. We had a large yard and a large garage to hold so many outdoor toys. My parents always had us try new things, so I learned how to ride a bike, rollerblade, ride a scooter, ski, kayak, snowshoe, garden, and many more. Due to my parents, I also became more conscious about being less wasteful as they would do things… more
Hannah Larrigan is an environmental scientist based in San Diego with a passion for regenerative agriculture and social and environmental equity. She grew up in Northern California and has always felt most at home outdoors—whether surfing, skiing, hiking, or simply spending time in nature.
She studied Environmental Science as both an undergraduate and graduate student, and completed her graduate internship at Cardiff Tiny Farm, a small-scale organic farm focused on community… more
Michaela currently lives in Alaska and works at the only Agricultural Laboratory in the state. Graduating from Northland College in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, Michaela has spent the last three years trying to tie together her love for the environment and her love for chemistry. Oregon State University provided the opportunity through the Professional Science Master’s program to simultaneously chase both passions.
The Laboratory is currently developing methods to test… more
Craig Jensen was raised in California and British Columbia, deeply connected to the waters at Cultus Lake, BC. This connection was reignited when he began a corporate career at one of Oregon’s major manufacturing facilities which led to a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University in environmental sciences, followed by a Professional Science Master’s degree in environmental sciences with a water resources concentration. Craig will continue to apply his understanding of… more