Sophomores

Sophomores are accepted into the program at the end of the fall semester after an intensive application process.

They commence the program by taking ES 110 Environmental Studies as a Natural Science, or ES 111 as a Social Science; they also participate with juniors and seniors during their first semester of the Certificate Seminar ES 290.

The seminar is designed to help prepare students for their internships and senior integrative projects. It also offers in-depth discussion of current environmental issues with invited speakers, and the opportunity to share information among students with diverse backgrounds. Sophomores also participate in many special events sponsored by the Center.

Welcome to the GNCE Class of 2015!

Anna Curtis-Heald
Major: Environmental Studies
Environmental Interest: Environmental education and communication related to art

Jeannette Hoets
Majors: French and Government
Environmental Interest: Relationship between local action and international change with emphasis on C40 cities

Alexandra Iezzi
Major: Geophysics (self designed)
Environmental Interest: To investigate the environmental impacts of volcanoes

Maeve Kidney
Major: Sociology
Environmental Interest: Local vs. western world perspectives on human-wildlife interactions, explored through photography and journalism

Mara Lookabaugh
Major: Architectural Studies
Environmental Interest: How the U.S. can reach a balance in environmental priorities and economic concerns related to sustainable architecture

Lisa Paulsen
Major: Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Interest: The synergistic effects of consumer products, especially personal care products on water systems

Conor Quilty
Majors: Botany and English
Environmental Interests: Viticulture and the viability and sustainability of the land through multiple reuses and new land use practices

Kristina Satterlee
Majors: Environmental Studies and English
Environmental Interest: How sustainable agriculture can be successfully implemented in developing countries

Azul Tellez
Major: Environmental Studies
Environmental Interest: Analyses of food deserts in New York with examination of culturally relative solutions such as urban gardens

Micaela Tepler
Majors: Environmental Studies and Music
Environmental Interest: Environmental injustice; changing musical expressions as a result of disaster in Louisiana

Margot Wilsterman
Major: Biology
Environmental Interest: By-catch reduction through research on marine organisms, fishery equipment modification and fisheries policy