Affiliations

Canadian Rivers institute (CRI)

CRI is a network of international scientists interested in understanding aquatic ecosystems and finding ways of mitigating human threats to these systems. CRI networks broadly with diverse stakeholder groups, and has a strong commitment to educating future aquatic scientists, offering many resources for undergraduate and graduate students, including workshops, certification programs, and international internship opportunities.

Center for ecosystem science and society (Ecoss)

ECOSS is a dynamic research center located at Northern Arizona University, in beautiful Flagstaff Arizona. This center includes a large range of scientists with expertise ranging from microbiologists to global change ecologists. Core aims of ECOSS are understanding how ecosystems change and determining how these processes interact with humans and human-driven change, and members of ECOSS are committed to communicating the importance of science to the community around them.

The Cottonwood ecology group

The Cottonwood Ecology group is a network of scientists who study how plant genes influence associated tree communities and ecosystem functions. Using common gardens planted along elevation gradients (e.g., the Southwest Experimental Garden Array), this group studies how climate change and plant genetics interact to impact ecosystem functioning.

Outreach

Society for freshwater science (SFS)

SFS is an international professional society committed to promoting the study and protection of global freshwater systems. The society is committed to enhancing diversity in the field of freshwater science, and has many engaging programs for young scientists, including the Instars Program, which aims to increase involvement from underrepresented groups in SFS, and the Early Career Committee (ECC), which aims to provide training and resources to early career scientists. Currently, I serve as the chair of the ECC, and we are always looking for motivated people to get involved, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

The mactaquac aquatic ecosystem study (MAES)

MAES is a large, collaborative project involving many stakeholders in New Brunswick who are concerned with the long-term viability of the Mactaquac dam, which is in disrepair. Should the dam be removed, this study will become the largest river restoration project ever attempted. Through CRI’s International Intern Program, there are many opportunities for international students to become involved with MAES or other programs, such as research with Environment and Climate Change Canada and Conserving Atlantic Salmon for Tomorrow.

Data Carpentry

Data Carpentry is an international program designed to enhance data literacy in communities across the globe. The program trains instructors, who then give local courses and workshops on a wide range of topics, ranging from geospatial data management to learning how to code in R and Python. I currently serve as a Data Carpentry instructor, where I give short workshops on data analysis in R. Are you good at coding and love R? Then you should become an instructor! Are you interested in coding but have been too afraid to make the digital plunge? Then sign up for one of the courses in your community!