Project Title: A Study of Barn Swallow Movement and Geomagnetic Fields in Colorado

Mentors: Rebecca Safran, Heather Kenny and Zach Laubach, CU Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Bio: Liz is an Environmental Science and Geographic Information Systems student at Metropolitan State University of Denver and thrilled to be participating in the RECCS program for a second season. As a nontraditional student hailing from San Antonio, TX, Liz’s unique journey has included traveling the U.S. cross-country; working for over a decade as a veterinary assistant, dog trainer, and doggy daycare manager; and living in small, rural communities, developing ecological restoration and permaculture projects. 

Liz loves to explore the natural world and feels most at home when surrounded by animals or mountain forests. She collects rocks and minerals, succulents, and enjoys gardening, foraging, and studying the medicinal properties of North American plants. She is a published poet and science fiction author. Her love for science and community knows no bounds, and her hope for the future is simply to be of service to her planet and its spectrum of amazing inhabitants. 

View Liz's elevator speech, poster, and oral presentation.