West Antarctic Ice Sheet Workshop
November 2024
Gainesville, Florida
In November, I had the privilege of attending the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) workshop, an NSF- and NASA-sponsored event dedicated to advancing transdisciplinary research on marine ice sheets and the interconnected Earth systems. The workshop places a particular emphasis on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and its implications for global coastlines, including those of our host state. This meeting also provides an invaluable platform for students to showcase ongoing research, receive constructive feedback, and connect with fellow early-career scientists.
During the workshop, I presented my poster, “Quantifying Subglacial Groundwater Exfiltration in West Antarctica since the Last Deglaciation.” The experience was incredibly rewarding, and I’m already looking forward to participating in this event again in the future.
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Conference
August 2024
Pucón, Chile
This August, I had the incredible opportunity to attend my first graduate school conference: the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Open Science Conference in Pucón, Chile. Held every two years, this renowned event brings together researchers from around the world to share groundbreaking Antarctic science. I presented some preliminary findings from the first chapter of my Ph.D., met several of my science heroes, and enjoyed the breathtaking beauty of the region. The Antarctic science community is truly extraordinary, and I feel so fortunate to have been part of such an inspiring and memorable experience.
Juneau Icefield Research Program
July 2024
Juneau, Alaska
This summer, I had the privilege of spending a month on the Juneau Icefield in Alaska as teaching faculty for the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP). Established in the 1950s, JIRP provides undergraduate and early-career graduate students with hands-on experience in climate science and glaciology while traversing the entire Juneau Icefield.
During my teaching block, I covered topics such as paleoclimatology, paleoglaciology, isotope geochemistry, cosmogenic nuclides, and more. It was incredibly rewarding to mentor passionate and curious students and to learn alongside the amazing faculty team. This experience was truly unforgettable, and I will cherish the memories for years to come.