Eliza Baxter is a 2026 intern with the Research Experience for Community College Students (RECCS) program, led by the CIRES Center for Education, Engagement, and Evaluation (CEEE). This summer, she is doing fieldwork and analyzing data to understand how plant traits affect flammability. At Front Range Community College, she is studying civil engineering and hopes to minor in meteorology. Baxter loves to travel — and she is passionate about mentoring and helping others.