Project Title: Geographic Mapping of Ultramafic Rock Samples from New Guinea and Applications to Arc-Continent Collisions and Earth's Long-Timescale Climate 

Mentor: Peter Martin, Geochemistry at CU

Bio: Liz is currently a student at Lamar Community College working on her Associate of Science as well as a certificate in precision agriculture. This is Liz’s second round of attending college, the first being a small college in rural Vermont where she studied environmental science and robotics. From there Liz developed an interest and a career in the pet care and animal behavioral fields. She is a certified dog trainer, veterinary assistant, vegan, and advocate for the humane treatment of animals. 

Liz finally decided to pursue her passions and complete her education, starting at Lamar Community College with plans to transfer to Metro State in Denver for the environmental science program. She is specifically interested in ecological restoration and is currently developing a permaculture garden for her community in southeast Colorado. She plans to obtain certificates in GIS and drone operation to strengthen and support her scientific career goals.

In addition to her passion for environmental science and ecology Liz also enjoys hobbies such as studying plant-based medicine, making art and writing science fiction and poetry.

View Liz's poster and poster presentation.