We are a collection of early-career scientists at institutions across the United States who believe that scientists across disciplines, career stages, and sectors must continue to advocate for the use of science in public policy.

Our studies encompass a wide range of research areas - from ecology, to genetics, to engineering, to digital media. We have applied our common strengths as scientists and our unique qualifications as graduate students in a diverse range of fields to create the tools and materials on this site.

 

founding members 

Mary FisherMolecular EcologyProject Lead

Mary Fisher

Molecular Ecology

Project Lead

Natalie LowellShellfish Biology

Natalie Lowell

Shellfish Biology

Michael Vlah(Bio)geochemistryProgramming

Michael Vlah

(Bio)geochemistry

Programming

Eleni PetrouPopulation GeneticsFeatured Contributor

Eleni Petrou

Population Genetics

Featured Contributor

Erika RubensonFreshwater Ecology

Erika Rubenson

Freshwater Ecology

Jane RogoschFreshwater EcologyEditor

Jane Rogosch

Freshwater Ecology

Editor

Jenny SternArctic EcologyEditor

Jenny Stern

Arctic Ecology

Editor

Sam MayPopulation Genetics

Sam May

Population Genetics

Scott RinnanMathematical Ecology

Scott Rinnan

Mathematical Ecology

 

editorial board

Jane RogoschPhD Student, Freshwater EcologyAquatic Conservation

Jane Rogosch

PhD Student, Freshwater Ecology

Aquatic Conservation

Jenny SternMS Student, Arctic EcologyAquatic Conservation

Jenny Stern

MS Student, Arctic Ecology

Aquatic Conservation

Brittany BishopPhD Student, NanomaterialsEnergy

Brittany Bishop

PhD Student, Nanomaterials

Energy

Gabriella TosadoPhD Student, Perovskite Crystal Solar CellsEnergy

Gabriella Tosado

PhD Student, Perovskite Crystal Solar Cells

Energy

Rachel ShafferPhD Student, Environmental ToxicologyEnvironmental Health

Rachel Shaffer

PhD Student, Environmental Toxicology

Environmental Health

Scott RinnanPhD Student, Mathematical EcologyTerrestrial Conservation

Scott Rinnan

PhD Student, Mathematical Ecology

Terrestrial Conservation

 

social media coordinator

Brittany FlittnerMS Student, Marine & Environmental Affairs

Brittany Flittner

MS Student, Marine & Environmental Affairs

 
 

digital media

Rachel Lee (website)

Rachel Lee (website)

 
 

dashboard consultant

Robert Neff (website)

Robert Neff (website)

 
 

logo design

Rory O'Donnell (website)

Rory O'Donnell (website)