Can you give me an example of how hope appears in your work with Tyson?

My individual project could have a lot of ramifications for different animals, like where they live and how the breeding season affects their home ranges. It's just cool to think about that on a bigger scale and how it could affect our world, even the small details.

Our team has also been thinking about the relationship between science and social change. I was wondering if you had any thoughts about that?

The Wildlife Monitoring team has done a lot of work on the urbanization gradient, how the changing landscapes and ecosystems of urban areas are affecting animals and then how the animals are affecting us. A lot of social change happens when our habitats change. It’s easy to forget how completely dependent we are on things we take for granted.

What has been a high from this summer and what has been a low?

A high for me, definitely, was going into the field and doing research to actually help with my own individual project. Feeling like I could make a difference personally, you know, not just helping with the other data sorting. A low is that I haven't driven a lot at all. I had to drive all the way to Tyson, I was so nervous the whole time. Although as the days went by it got easier. Honestly, I can’t think of any time I spent in the TERA program as low at all. It’s an incredible experience and I am so grateful to everyone.