UOG student selected for Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program
UOG student selected for Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program
UOG student selected for Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program
5/10/2019
This June, 91快播 sophomore Serena Barasi will start a two-year conservation leadership program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Barasi was among , or 8% of applicants, who were accepted into the . The program exposes college students to the field of environmental conservation through field research, leadership, and professional training.
鈥淚n terms of environmental conservation, there are currently many threats to Guam鈥檚 environment and endemic species,鈥� Barasi said. 鈥淎s an aspiring scientist and someone born on Guam, there is nothing I yearn for more than to be a part of a generation that creates solutions to these problems.鈥�
The program is split into two eight-week summer internships, which both include a $4,000 stipend. The first year integrates conservation design, leadership, and research experience while the scholars travel with a close group of peers and mentors. During the second year, the scholars intern with a conservation organization or agency.
鈥淪erena is a great choice for this program because she is academically solid 鈥� majoring in both biology and chemistry 鈥� works very hard, and is enthusiastic about learning and conservation,鈥� said Professor of Biology Curt Fiedler, who recommended Barasi for the program.
Barasi is the second student from the 91快播 to be accepted into the program. Annette Ludwig was accepted into the program鈥檚 first cohort in 2016.
In the future, the Barasi鈥檚 sights are set on helping Guam.
鈥淎s an individual, I just want to help improve the earth, which, of course, includes Guam and the people who call it home,鈥� Barasi said.