Personal Statement 

I am a recent graduate of Dickinson College, with a Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Science. Currently, I am completing a one-year senior research project. The location of my research is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. I was inspired by the three brownfields located in town, which all were former factory sites. Brownfields are real estate with real or perceived environmental contamination. Throughout my final year at Dickinson I will interview community stakeholders and gather information on the community members perceptions of the brownfield sites. This data will be analyzed and culminate in a research paper as well as presented to the local community. This independent research has provided her with more experience pertaining to her interests in community revitalization, brownfield redevelopment, and urban planning.

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I also plans to continue pursuing her interests in agriculture, with a particular interest in urban farming and community gardens. I am beginning an exciting apprenticeship with the Dickinson College Farm beginning at the end of May. The apprenticeship will last 6 months.

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The Baird colloquium was an exciting opportunity to bring together a group of students who all represent different facets of sustainability across campus. Bringing together the voices of different academic backgrounds is a vital component to creating sustainable initiatives for the future of our communities on both local and global scales.