Scholarship Spotlight: Mary Roalstad

Meet Mary Roalstad, one of our incredible ESS students majoring in Environmental & Sustainability Studies and Geoscience.⁠
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"Last summer, I studied ecology in both Montana and Patagonia with the Honors Ecology and Legacy Program. The experience broadened my understanding of global land conservation. Navigating a symbiotic relationship with nature requires deep comprehension of both science and culture. Following course completion, I traveled to the countryside of Argentina to work on an organic farm. Exploring modern fieldwork and local traditions have been formative in my understanding of earth systems and ecosystem dynamics. ⁠

Additionally, the confidence that I have built within myself as an international traveler, a woman in the outdoors, and a scientist has transferred to many other areas of my life. This summer, I secured an internship to gain hands-on experience as a resource manager. I hope to attend graduate school, researching local hydrology with fieldwork components."⁠