bueealumni – Brooklyn Urban Ecology and Environment Program (BUEE)

Meaghan Boehm, Cheng Lab

bueeassistant — Thu, 18 May 2023 04:04:05 +0000

I am Meaghan Boehm (she/her) and I am a rising junior at Williams College. I am double majoring in Biology and Political Science with a concentration in Environmental Studies. I am working with Professor Cheng, where I’ll be studying and analyzing urban soils as part of a collaborative project with the Mayor’s Office of Environmental Remediation. Prior to working with the BUEE program, I was a Zilkha Center Intern at the Williams Environmental Center, where I contributed to solar PV implementation projects for the campus. I’ve also worked with Acterra, a non-profit organization promoting local sustainability and equity solutions to environmental problems in the Bay Area, where I conducted policy research and analysis regarding composting and sustainable agriculture for the area. I am passionate about environmental preservation, conservation, and ecology. Aside from these larger goals, I enjoy playing field hockey, hiking, reading, crocheting, and baking.

Abby Bressette, Branco Lab

bueeassistant — Thu, 18 May 2023 04:00:57 +0000

My name is Abby (she/ her) and I am a first year Environmental Studies major at Virginia Commonwealth University. I enjoy spending my time outdoors and have found that I learn something new every time I go into nature! As part of the BUEE program, I will be studying the new living shoreline at Jamaica Bay with Dr. Branco. I’ve previously been involved in research at VCU studying the feather reflectivity of prothonotary warblers, a small yellow bird that migrates from North to South America every year. This research can help us better understand the impact that climate conditions have on the species. In my free time, I like to read and make art. I hope to pursue a combination of lab and field work in ecology in my future career, so I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the BUEE program!

Julia Cancro, Greenfield Lab

bueeassistant — Thu, 18 May 2023 03:51:00 +0000

Julia is currently studying at Rutgers University, where she is majoring in Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources with a minor in Marine Sciences. In her future research endeavors, Julia hopes to analyze how anthropogenic stressors affect vertebrates residing within the intertidal zone, both behaviorally and physiologically. Her interest in studying animal behavior and physiology stems from her work as a zookeeper and veterinary technician. As a zookeeper, Julia was responsible for training, feeding, and creating enrichment for animals, including macaws, horses, marmosets, bison, capybaras, and alligators. While working as a veterinary technician, she learned how to administer vaccines and medications to cats and dogs. In her free time, Julia enjoys hiking, dancing, visiting museums, and listening to music.

Madeline Frank, Zarnoch Lab

bueeassistant — Thu, 18 May 2023 03:50:36 +0000

Hi, I’m Madeline Frank! I’m a rising sophomore at Boston College and I’m currently majoring in environmental geosciences. Growing up in New Hampshire, I learned at a young age to appreciate the world’s natural beauty and I am very passionate about being a good steward of the Earth. I hope to pursue a career in the exploration of different solutions to anthropogenic effects on the climate, specifically in regard to keeping our oceans clean. I love to be outside and spend my free time hiking, skiing, sailing, surfing, and playing tennis. In high school, I was involved in Students for Environmental Awareness and organized monthly beach cleanups for Blue Ocean Society. I plan to become more involved in BC’s Ecopledge club in the following year. This summer, I will be working in the Zarnoch lab to better understand how restoration projects impact urban shoreline ecosystems.

Xylo Lazrinth, Wilson Lab

bueeassistant — Thu, 18 May 2023 03:46:49 +0000

My name is Xylo (they/them) and I’m a rising junior at Brooklyn College, double majoring in Biology and Philosophy with a concentration in medical ethics. I currently work as an undergraduate researcher in the Forlano Lab investigating the impact of anthropogenic noise on the calling behavior of oyster toadfish and am particularly interested in studying how the behavior of marine organisms is impacted by human-led activities. In my free time, I enjoy making PowerPoint presentations of my niche interests, journaling, and engaging in mild tomfoolery. I’m excited to be part of the BUEE program this summer and study reproductive behavior in northern pipefish with Dr. Wilson.

Eamonn McGovern, Muth Lab

bueeassistant — Thu, 18 May 2023 03:45:33 +0000

Eamonn is a rising sophomore at Tufts University studying Environmental Science and Computer Science. He’s interested in researching the overlap of urban and natural environments and is excited to do so in Dr. Muth’s lab during BUEE. He likes to bike in his free time and is planning to do so this summer while exploring different parks around the city.

Arlo Metzger, Cheng Lab

bueeassistant — Thu, 18 May 2023 03:43:07 +0000

My name is Arlo Metzger, and I am a rising senior at Colorado College originally from Brooklyn. I’ll be working with Dr. Joshua Cheng and Cornell Tech this summer on urban soils. At Colorado College I study biology, ecology, and biochemistry. I am fascinated by plants, adaptive evolution (specifically in urban environments), and how organisms can help address food and energy demands of the future. In my free time I enjoy playing bluegrass, making ceramics, fabrication, woodworking, cooking, and calisthenics. I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to do ecology research back in my hometown of Brooklyn.

Evelyn Papalimberis, Wilson Lab

bueeassistant — Thu, 18 May 2023 03:39:03 +0000

My name is Evelyn Papalimberis and I use she/her pronouns. I’m from Falmouth, Maine and am a rising junior pursuing an environmental studies major and a data science minor at Lafayette College. I am especially passionate about sustainability, environmental justice, conservation, and ecology. At Lafayette, I am involved in Alpha Phi Omega, Lafayette Environmental Action and Protection, Women and Inclusion in the Sciences, Lafayette Happiness Project, and the Sustainability Committee. This summer I am studying with Dr. Wilson. In my free time I enjoying traveling, spending time with friends, reading, and listening to music.

Antonio Rodriguez – Zarnoch Lab

bueeassistant — Thu, 18 May 2023 03:38:51 +0000

My name is Antonio Rodriguez, and I am an incoming senior student at SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx, New York. I live in Queens, New York, and previously worked in the West Village of Manhattan in the restaurant industry. I am currently studying for a bachelor’s in marine environmental science, with my minor being Marine Biology. My program focuses on the environmental and chemical reactions that take place within the world’s oceans and atmosphere. My minor has allowed for further specializations into zoological research which I hope to focus on in the future. This summer I will be working with Dr. Zarnoch from Baruch College with a primary focus on urban salt marsh ecology and sustainability. In my free time I enjoy reading, museums, cooking, spending time with family & friends and going out dancing. I am extremely excited to be able to work with like-minded scientists and protégés this summer to better understand our urban environments.

Lily Simon, Muth Lab

bueeassistant — Thu, 18 May 2023 03:28:35 +0000

Lily Simon (they/them) is a rising senior at Reed College in Portland Oregon, majoring in Environmental Studies with a focus in Biology. Originally from Chicago, they are familiar with and fascinated by urban ecosystems, and are interested in finding more sustainable ways to interact with the land. Lily currently works at the sustainability office at Reed, where they maintain and plan Reed’s community vegetable garden and pollinator garden. This summer, they will be working with the Muth lab, studying soil and duckweed microbiomes. In their free time, Lily likes to see music, read books, play the fiddle, and spend time outdoors.