I am a graduating senior from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) with a major in physics, specialization in geophysics, and minor in environmental studies. The past three years I have served as an officer in my SPS chapter including the roles of secretary, treasurer, and president. I learned early-on in my undergraduate career that studying physics is applicable to a wide-range of scientific interests when I got involved in atmospheric science research at TCNJ. During the summer of 2018, I participated in a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU) at Pennsylvania State University where my passion for atmospheric and climate science was solidified. I will be attending graduate school at Penn State in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science this upcoming fall.

With my passion for climate science comes the desire to educate and inform people on current environmental issues, and I have also been exploring the idea of pursuing a career in environmental policy one day. I am excited for the experience to work as this year’s AIP Science Policy News intern so I can get my feet wet in the world of public policy. I am also looking forward to meeting the other interns and exploring all that DC has to offer!