2019-2020 Scholar:
Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments

George Mason University
Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Striving for a sustainable future, Darryl is working towards restoring society's relationship with the environment and natural resources.

2023-2024 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans

University of Washington
College of the Environment

What started as a childhood interest in oceans has since grown into a lifelong passion for Bella. Having grown up in the desert and the PNW, she is hoping to use her unique perspective to address climate change and its impact on the aquatic environment.

2019-2020 Scholar:
Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments

George Mason University
Environmental Sustainability Studies with a concentration in Climate Change and Society

Using sustainability as a platform, Aishah is using creative approaches to bring awareness to environmental injustices. She is interested in making an impact through climate change education and open dialogue with marginalized communities through music and the arts.

2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans

Wellesley College
Geoscience and Anthropology

Anna’s interest in earth science relates to hydrogeology and hydrology – studying the behavior, characteristics, and distribution of water in a watershed. They are excited to continue their GSS research this summer on the impacts of flooding and sea level rise, environmental justice indicators, and the power of scientific communication.

2022–2023:
Sustainable Oceans

North Carolina A&T University
Agricultural and Environmental Systems

Being raised on the coast of South Carolina, Lawren understands the significance of waterways and the economic and societal contributions they provide. She is a champion for environmental quality in accordance with coastal and ocean sustainability.

2019-2020 Scholar:
Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments

Fort Lewis College
Environmental Studies

Pursuing solutions for future generations, Kashia is continuing the work to bring sustainable development to Indigenous communities

2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans

Mount Holyoke College
Environmental Studies

Striving for sustainable policy solutions, Sonya seeks to address environmental injustices by centering marginalized communities in ocean resource management decisions, as well as larger environmental policy debates.

2022–2023 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans

UC Berkeley
Society & Environment and Conservation; Resource Studies

Melissa Cervantes (she/they) is a fifth-year undergraduate whose interests revolve around environmental justice and agroecology, specifically looking at the nexus between environmental education and media. She acknowledges the power of learning from other people’s experiences and believes it’s important to highlight the different relationships people have with the environment.

2022–2023 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans

George Mason University
Environmental Science and Policy Program, concentration in Human and Ecosystem Response to Climate Change.

Kaitlyn is hoping to research ocean-based solutions to climate mitigation as well as the linkages between marine and terrestrial beings. In her spare time, she loves to explore the musical arts with a particular interest in singing and dance.

2019-2020 Scholar:
Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments

Yale University
Environmental Studies/Policy

Using her ethnicity and childhood experiences to ground her, Epongue is exploring ways to bridge the gap between climate awareness and climate policy.

2019-2020 Scholar:
Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments

University of Michigan
Urban Planning

Studying ecological and social processes in the context of an urban environment, Anthony aims help co-create sustainable cities.

2023-2024 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans

Fort Lewis College
Environmental Conservation and Management; Certificate in Regenerative Food Systems

Darion is focused on creating community based solutions that promote engagement and exchange of ideas to pursue environmental conservation and sustainability goals. This Includes sharing holistic principles to repair our relationship and understanding of the world around us.

2019-2020 Scholar:
Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments

Florida International University
Environmental Studies/Agricultural

Applying ecological principles to conventional agriculture, Mayra is working to address how agroecology can enable agency in communities by filling the gaps in food access and biodiversity.

2023-2024 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans

Tuskegee University
Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences

Kameryn is interested in addressing urban sustainability that is focused on those historically underrepresented and marginalized through the collaboration of community members, academia, and city offices.

2022–2023:
Sustainable Oceans

Tuft’s University
Environmental Studies

Maya believes that there are many areas in ocean sustainability that need our help, from plastic pollution to overfishing. She works to contribute to the movement on both an individual and global scale, incorporating equity and inclusiveness.

2022–2023 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans

North Carolina A&T University
Agricultural and Environmental Systems

Sydney holds a deep enthusiasm for coral reef restoration and ocean conservation, first sparked on a dive trip assisting the Coral Reef Foundation.

2019-2020 Scholar:
Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments

Howard University
Biology

Building resilience in communities that will be affected first and worst by climate change, Mya seeks to address environmental impacts on human health

2022–2023:
Sustainable Oceans

Howard University
Environmental Science

Paloma feels a connection to the earth due to her understanding of their shared colonization. It is because of this common understanding that she has devoted her life to decolonization efforts, both mentally and physically. To her, the practice of sustainability is her own form of self-healing, and she wants to show others that they can heal in a similar way.

2019-2020 Scholar:
Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments

Columbia University in NYC
Sustainable Development & Creating Writing

With the belief that research depends on creativity, Alena seeks to use writing as a tool to cultivate understanding and create opportunities for sustainability.