Mentor: Nicole Hemming-Schroeder

Bio: Bradley T. Harz loves life and has many interests; he enjoys experiencing the many facets of the world. He is pursuing a career as an environmental scientist committed to ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation, and using technology to address environmental challenges. Bradley is currently in the Engineering program at Red Rocks Community College and plans to pursue a Bachelor's in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology with a minor in Computational Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Growing up in challenging urban environments in Muskegon County, Michigan, he developed a passion for helping communities affected by environmental issues. Bradley uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and drone-based monitoring to assess ecosystem health. Beyond academics, he enjoys fieldwork, exploring diverse terrains, and just connecting with nature. He was a member of the NASA Space Grant Robotics team, where he led the coding sub-team for two years and contributed to awards in robotics navigation and lunar agriculture research. Now, he is focused on sharpening his knowledge of Earth Systems and Data Science. Bradley’s long-term goal is to travel the world with ecologically and environmentally integrated technology to improve ecosystem health & resilience, support humanitarian missions, and aid disaster relief efforts.