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Student Nominees: Sustainability Champions

Environmental Science and Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture   
As an inaugural Semester in the City student and Sustainability Institute intern, Phoebe Adame is a motivated, creative and dogged collaborator who helped ensure that ��ʤ������’s innovative Trash2Treasure (T2T) program was able to continue and even thrive despite the challenges posed by Covid 19. Adame has helped train and guide new students to use the model she developed, having a tangible impact not only for the environment, but for the engagement and education of students across campus. 

GR MS, Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Sydney Adams’ work looks to address the fate in behavior of PFAS in wastewater systems throughout New England. Her research looks to aid stakeholders and legislators in the development of sustainable PFAS mitigation and regulation strategies for the region. 

Environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture  
Alongside serving as a Zero-waste intern with SI, George Anderson’s passion for community service and civic engagement led him to become the Vice President of Community Relations on the Interfraternity Council, where he organized community service and outreach opportunities for the University's eleven recognized fraternities, as well as strengthened partnerships with Greek life and the Sustainability Institute. In this role, he has served as a representative on the housing sustainability committee as well as developed a ��ʤ������ waste hierarchy to use in education and outreach around waste reduction. He is also recognized for his presentations at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Assessing Waste Management at the University of ��ʤ������ with the Post-Landfill Action Network’s Atlas Assessment” and “B Impact Clinic: Lucky and Me.” 

Eric Berry ’22

Marketing, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Eric Berry is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.” 

Spencer Blake ’22

Environmental Conservation and Sustainability, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 
Spencer Blake is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.” 

Environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture  
Julie has demonstrated leadership in sustainability through collaboration with the stormwater management task force as well as the marketing team of Sustainability Institute interns in thinking about how to message the importance of water quality and land use on campus for ecosystem health. Julie attended the New England Municipal Sustainability (NEMS) Network meeting and shared this knowledge with the campus community in working to meet climate action goals, promote a culture of stewardship, and center diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Caitlin Borges ’22

Zoology, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 
Caitlin Borges is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at ��ʤ������ and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data.” 

GR MS, Justice Studies, College of Liberal Arts 
Caleigh Bousquin’s research focuses on factors that predict juvenile diversion success and continued contact with law enforcement. Working in support of the Rochester, NH Police Department, Bousquin and colleagues focused on evaluating factors that may affect the outcomes of juveniles who are referred to the Juvenile Diversion Program. The research results determined that the Rochester Police Department’s Juvenile Diversion Program positively affected juveniles in several different ways, including reducing rates of recidivism.  

Anthropology, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts  
Kyana Burgess analyzed sustainable office programs across the country to help inform the development of the ��ʤ������ Sustainable Office peer-to-peer program for faculty and staff. She provided support for planning and coordinating the program outreach and meetings. 

GR MS, Marine Biology, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Emily Burke researches the movement ecology of invasive green crabs in a Gulf of Maine estuary. Green crabs are tagged and tracked using acoustic telemetry to quantify their continuous meter-scale movements within a model estuarine system. These findings can be used to mitigate negative effects of this abundant crustacean by informing management strategies, including the development of an artisanal fishery for this invasive species.  

Psychology, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts 
Through the Semester in the City program in Boston, Cole Burnham acted as the Solar Development and Community Engagement Fellow at Solistice, an organization working to provide community solar for low-income neighborhoods country-wide. He helped develop more inclusive ways to accept individuals into solar energy programs within the Boston area. He is currently serving ��ʤ������ as a Resident Assistant, Changemaker Coach and Changemaker Recruiter. 

Daisy Burns ’24

Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Daisy Burns is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Unitil Student Consult Presentation.” 

Jack Callinan ’22

Civil Engineering, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Jack Callinan is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.” 

Marketing, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
As the Sustainability Institute’s communications support and social media intern, Grace exhibited passion, enthusiasm, and a drive to communicate the work of ��ʤ������’s sustainable learning community. Grace is a participant in the B Impact Clinic and is dedicated to broadening her skills to pursue a career where sustainability meets business.  Grace is additionally recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, "Communications in Sustainability: An Important Effort to Spread Awareness on Sustainability Issues and Solutions"

Environmental Conservation and Sustainability, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture  
In her roles as an Energy and Climate Change intern and sustainability peer educator with the Sustainability Institute, Lauren Carita has made meaningful contributions to building a sustainability culture at ��ʤ������. In addition to staffing various research committees of the ��ʤ������ Energy Task Force (ETF), inspiring her peers and organizing a student-led sustainability forum, she has respectfully advocated for a shift to curricula and learning outcomes that would better prepare students to engage in pressing global sustainability challenges in fields that aren’t explicitly sustainability focused. 

Business Administration-Information Systems and Business Analytics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Sara Carleo entered ��ʤ������ as a Paul Scholar and Changemaker Fellow, which helped her pursue her interest in corporate sustainability. On campus, she was the Outreach Coordinator for the Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) and a Core Team Member for Trash 2 Treasure. Currently, she is a Changemaker Recruiter, helping to spread the word about Changemaker Opportunities at ��ʤ������ and in our communities. She is very excited for next fall as she will be participating in the B-Impact Clinic and will continue playing for the women’s club ice hockey team. 

Megan Caruso ’22

Recreation Management and Policy, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Health and Human Services 
Megan Caruso is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at ��ʤ������ and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data.” 

Equine Science, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 
In addition to her many commitments in the equine field, Carly Cave was elected as the Environmental Advocate for her dorm, Hubbard Hall, and has brought sustainability awareness through designing, promoting and facilitating hall-wide events where students can be both engaged and entertained while learning about sustainability. 

GR PhD, Agricultural Sciences, College of Life Science and Agriculture 
Annasamy Chandrakala's research focuses on the physiology and biochemistry of seedless cold-hardy table grapes growing on two different training systems in the Woodman Research Farm, Durham, NH. Training systems, by providing the right microclimate to the grapevines, would have an influence on the productivity and yield. Part of the research is to investigate the botanical pesticides that can decrease the reliance on industrial fungicides and reduce crop losses to disease. Choosing the right training systems and usage of botanical pesticides can be the best sustainable approach for growing grapes.

Isabel Cole ’24

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, College of Life Science and Agriculture  
Isabel Cole is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “The Five R’s: A Framework to Evaluate the Environmental Impact of Environmental Research.” 

Isabella Cruz-Krahn

Forest Technology, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture  
Isabella Cruz-Krahn s recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Unitil Student Consult Presentation.” 

Jenna d’Arcy ’22

Community and Environmental Planning, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 
Jenna d’Arcy is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Peer-to-Peer Education in the Sustainability World.” 

Laura Davies ’25

Undeclared 
Laura Davies is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Ben & Jerry’s Sustainability Practices.” 

Tyler Distefano ‘22

Political Science, College of Liberal Arts 
Tyler Distefano is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Unitil Student Consult Presentation.” 

Erin Donahue ’24

Nursing, College of Health and Human Services 
Erin Donahue is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Medtronics Approach to People, Planet, and Profits.” 

Tanner Drake-Dreese ’22

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, EcoGastronomy Dual Major, College of Life Science and Agriculture 
Tanner Drake-Dreese is recognized for his poster at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Sensory and Sustainability: Food Pairing and Brewing Practices.” 

Ian Dudgeon ’22

Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Ian Dudgeon is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Examining Carbon Markets.” 

Melissa Duggan ’23

Business Administration, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Melissa Duggan is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B-Impact Clinic: Lucky and Me.” 

Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Alexis Eaton serves as the Sustainability Advocate Intern at the Sustainability Institute to help promote a culture of sustainability at ��ʤ������. In addition to this campus engagement, Eaton designed and completed a summer research project through ��ʤ������'s Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP), focused on removal of estrogenic compounds in wastewater treatments plants within her hometown of Wallingford, Connecticut. She is also being recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Sustainability Advocates Internship Projects.”

GR MA, Sociology, College of Liberal Arts
Evan England’s research attempts to understand how health behaviors and outcomes vary for transgender adults according to their social positions and intersectional racial and ethnic identities. Through systemic racism and cisgenderism, transgender people of color experience compounded stigma, which has negative implications for health. Essential elements of sustainability include both a commitment to healthy living and a reduction of inequalities for all people. England’s research uncovers health disparities and identifies areas for future research and community intervention that will reduce health inequalities and support intersectional groups who typically go unrecognized in health research. 

Moe Festa ’24

Marketing, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Moe Festa is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “EmVision Project Highlight.” 

Public Services and Nonprofit Leadership, ��ʤ������ Manchester 
As a member of Net Impact and an active student in the Changemaker Collaborative, Kaelli Gehrung helped to designate ��ʤ������ Durham as a Fair-Trade Certified Campus. During her time with Semester in the City, she was a Climate Programs intern with Second Nature, helping to conduct outreach to increase the number of sustainable campuses and advise bold climate commitments. 

Sydney Gendreau ’22

Environmental and Resource Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 
Sydney Gendreau is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Natural Climate Solutions for ��ʤ������.” 

Samuel Gobiel ’24

Analytical Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Samuel Gobiel is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B-Impact Clinic: Relyco.” 

Kaitlin Griffin ’22

Information Systems and Business Analytics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Kaitlin Griffin is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at ��ʤ������ and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data” and “B Impact Clinic: Relyco.” 

GR MS, Nutritional Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture  
Chris Guarino is a first-year student in ��ʤ������'s M.S. Nutritional Sciences program. His guiding purpose in working with the College Health and Nutrition Assessment Survey is to find ways to bring sustainable eating habits to students as they start their journey as adults. 

Tyren Hartford ’22

Civil Engineering, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Tyren Hartford is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.” 

Wildlife and Conservation Biology, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture  
As a Sustainability Institute intern, Brooke Healy supported the Ecosystem Task Force’s efforts in protecting and enhancing biodiversity across campus, taking the lead on creating a strong partnership and collaboration with the town of Durham to learn more about creative ways to achieve Bee Campus USA. She is also being recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Sustainability with Pollinators—Bee Campus USA.”

Madison Herman ’22

Nutrition, EcoGastronomy Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 
Madison Herman is recognized for her poster at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring EcoGastronomy Through ��ʤ������ Dining.” 

Briella Hirsh ’22

Management, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Briella Hirsh is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Peer-to-Peer Education in the Sustainability World.” 

English: Text, Business Writing, and Digital Studies, College of Liberal Arts 
Cassie Hollasch’s work volunteering in the local community through her fraternity, her role in ��ʤ������'s student newspaper, and her experience working as a Sustainability Institute intern, make her a truly engaged member of the community, generating a greater awareness of sustainability and illuminating the stories of individuals making change. Cassie is additionally recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, "Communications in Sustainability: An Important Effort to Spread Awareness on Sustainability Issues and Solutions"

Kaitlin Houle ’22

Wildlife and Conservation Biology, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 
Kaitlin Houle is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Natural Climate Solutions for ��ʤ������.” 

Tyler Johnson ’24

Bioengineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Tyler Johnson is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of GSK’s Sustainability Practices.” 

Oladayo Komolafe, GR PhD

Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Oladayo Komolafe’s research focuses on the effect of water table variation and unsaturated soils on the behavior of pile foundations subjected to lateral loads. Incorporating unsaturated soil mechanics in the design of laterally loaded piles would significantly reduce construction materials and costs, yielding a more sustainable approach than traditional design methods. The results obtained from this research would modify existing theoretical models, such as the p-y curve method popularly used in geotechnical engineering practice to ensure cost-effective analysis and ease in the design of laterally loaded pile foundations. 

Bryce Lacombe ’22

Environmental and Resource Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 
Bryce Lacombe is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at ��ʤ������ and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data.” 

Jillian Locke ’22

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 
Jillian Locke is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “EmVision Project Highlight.” 

Eli Longa ’24

Political Science, College of Liberal Arts 
Eli Longa is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of American Airlines’ Sustainability Practices.” 

Anthony Lotane ’25

Economics and Philosophy, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics and College of Liberal Arts 
Anthony Lotane is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “eco-Text.” 

Naomi Lueckel ’25

Wildlife and Conservation Biology, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 
Naomi Lueckel is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of How Sustainable Agriculture Practices are being used in the Food Industry.” 

Ethan McDonough ’22

Political Science, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts 
Ethan McDonough is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Natural Climate Solutions for ��ʤ������.” 

GR MS, Natural Resources, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 
Claire McGlinchey's research explores the ways in which environmental justice mapping tools are developed and used in the United States. The results will lend insight into how these tools may be used to address environmental justice concerns and build towards a more equitable future.

Morgan McKenney ’22

Information Systems and Business Analytics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Morgan McKelly is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at ��ʤ������ and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data.” 

Business Administration, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
During her time with Semester in the City, Jordan Moyer applied her passion for sustainability and business to her work in a way she had never envisioned. Following this experience, she became a Changemaker Recruiter to share her experience with others. 

GR MS, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Nikolai Matukhno’s research explores the compatibility of a variety of industry-accepted types of metals along with understanding the evolution of the microstructure using a continuous bending process. The goal of the research is to attract industry leaders to use this process to reduce energy consumption for manufacturing techniques and increase fuel efficiency for transportation by decreasing the overall weight of structural components.  

GR MS, Marine Biology, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Mary Kate Munley’s research examines the feasibility of the use of alternate baits that can be utilized for the channeled whelk fishery to reduce the pressure on horseshoe crab populations, which are currently used as a predominant bait ingredient in this fishery. Information on alternative bait ingredients collected from this research will be available so fishermen can mix their own sustainable baits should they choose. 

Kira Nolan ’22

Marketing, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Kira Nolan is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B Impact Clinic: Relyco.” 

Grace O’Connor ’22

Business Administration, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Grace O’Connor is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at ��ʤ������ and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data.” 

Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences  
On campus, Tom Oliver is a Changemaker Coach, member of the DIY Engineering Club and has also served as a member of the Trash 2 Treasure Core team. As a member of the T2T Core Team, he was instrumental in the organizing and running of the 2021. 

Ana O’Neil ’25

Health Management and Policy, Spanish, College of Health and Human Services and College of Liberal Arts 
Ana O’Neil is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Modena’s Sustainability Practices.” 

Liam O’Toole ’25

Business Administration, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Liam O’Toole is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Companies Fueling the Renewable Energy Industry.” 

Matt Oriente ’23

Information Systems and Business Analytics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Matt Oriente is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Bonds.” 

Alexander Ousback ’23

Mathematics, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Alexander Ousback is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Arcadia: An Analysis of the Solar Industry.” 

GR MS, Marine Biology, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering

Eryn Pierce ’22

Accounting, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Eryn Pierce is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Peer-to-Peer Education in the Sustainability World.” 

Jason Plant ’23

Entrepreneur Studies, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Jason Plant is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Enablers and Constraints of the B-Corps Movement.” 

GR MS, Natural Resources, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture 

Business Administration, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Katie Rascoe has been deeply involved in the B Impact Clinic, serving as a student consultant, peer mentor and currently serves as the program assistant. She is a Sustainability Institute intern and Teacher’s Assistant for the Sustainability Dual Major introductory course as well is a Business Ethics course. 

Nate Richard ’22

Finance, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Nate Richard is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.” 

Sophie Ropp ’22

Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Sophie Ropp is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Natural Climate Solutions for ��ʤ������.” 

GR MS, Marine Biology, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Julia’s research focuses examining the role of environmental factors and anthropogenic influences on shark and ray populations. Through her work, Julia hopes to evaluate relationships between long term environmental change and efficacy of marine protection—this will help to promote sustainable fishings and a marine conservation framework adapted to global climate change. 

Annah Santarosa ’22

Hotel and Hospitality Management, EcoGastronomy Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Annah Santarosa is recognized for her poster at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Turning the Tables: An Analysis and Guide to Sustainable Food Service.” 

Hallie Saracina ’24

Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Hallie Saracina is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Assessing Waste Management at the University of ��ʤ������ Using Post-Landfill Network’s Atlas Assessment.” 

Colby Sherwin ’25

Business Administration, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Colby Sherwin is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Companies Fueling the Renewable Energy Industry.” 

Kendra Spencer ’22

Nutrition, EcoGastronomy Dual Major, College of Life Science and Agriculture 
Kendra Spencer is recognized for her poster at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Gleaning: Education Campaign for Gather.” 

Maddie Strange ’23

Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Maddie Strange is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B Impact Clinic: Lucky and Me.” 

GR MS, Natural Resources, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture  
Josh Trombley’s research examines the ways that soil warming and nitrogen deposition drive evolutionary processes in soil fungal communities and resulting feedbacks to the climate system. Fungal decomposition drives soil carbon loss and therefore plays a key role in the global carbon cycle. Testing interactions between global change stressors and ecological communities enhances our ability to predict ecosystem level responses in a warming world. 

Neuroscience & Behavior and Biomedical Sciences: Medical Microbiology, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture  
Sierra Rose Walsh’s passions surround quality education and women empowerment in STEM primarily shown through her STEM and Career Technical Education initiative she leads for children. As a member of the T2T Core Team, she was instrumental in the organizing and running of the 2021 Fall sale and as a Changemaker Coach, she inspired others to become Changemakers, making a lasting impact through peer mentorship. 

Catherine Wardinski ’22

Marine, Estuarine, and Freshwater Biology, Sustainability Dual Major, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering 
Catherine Wardinski is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.” 

Clay Webber ’22

Political Science, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts 
Clay Webber is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Natural Climate Solutions for ��ʤ������.” 

Sydney Weisensee ’23

Information Systems and Business Analytics, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 
Sydney Weisensee is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B Impact Clinic: Relyco.” 

Britt Wicander ’22

Philosophy, EcoGastronomy Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts 
Britt Wicander is recognized for her poster at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Analyzing the Sustainability of Intentional Living Communities.” 

Edyn Winter ’24

Business Administration, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Edyn Winter is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B-Impact Clinic: Lucky and Me.” 

Emily Whitmore

PhD Candidate, Sociology, College of Liberal Arts 
Emily Whitmore investigates public perception of aquaculture using a social license lens and intends to identify community characteristics that may make a community more or less well-suited for aquaculture development. The resulting framework has the potential to guide development to areas that would benefit from and be most receptive to incoming aquaculture activity, supporting socially sustainable growth. 

Emma Wick ’22

Philosophy, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts 
Emma Wick is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Peer-to-Peer Education in the Sustainability World.” 

Meaghan Wiggin ’22

Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Meaghan Wiggin is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Accounting for Embodied Carbon at the University of ��ʤ������.” 

Sophie Wulfing

Masters Candidate, Marine Biology, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Sophie Wulfing’s research models cephalopod population dynamics in Southwestern Madagascar. She looks at how different fishing pressures and practices affect these organisms and hope to use it to inform the stakeholders and locals of this small-scale fishery so that they can make informed decisions about their own harvest practices. Wulfing hopes to encourage sustainable fishing in this region while at the same time promoting community empowerment and engagement. 

Daisy Young ’23

English, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts 
Daisy Young is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Storytelling and ��ʤ������ Food Culture.” 

Humanities, ��ʤ������ Manchester 
On campus, Jacob created a music club, was a Peer Assistant Leader (PAL), a member of Student Involvement and is currently serving as a Changemaker Recruiter. During his time with Semester in the City, he served as Operations Manager for The Croft School where he helped with finance and operations, classroom support teaching, program planning and design. 

Natalie Young ’25

Equine Studies, College of Life Science and Agriculture 
Natalie Young is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Vail Resort Inc.’s Sustainability Practices.” 

GR PhD, Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Farah Zaremotekhases’s current research project focuses on enhancing safe road and air transportation in remote cold climate regions by developing UAS based measurement system and data analysis procedures. She is interested in the use of efficiency and accuracy of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) systems like LiDAR and Photogrammetry to assess the pavement conditions and improve safe road and air transportation.