DURHAM, N.C.— Fifteen Duke University undergraduate students have been selected for the Rachel Carson Scholars Program, which aims to train the next generation of marine conservation leaders.

Named in honor of world-renowned marine biologist, author and conservationist Rachel Carson, the program provides students with direct research experience in marine science and conservation. 

Rachel Carson Scholars are trained through small seminar experiences, experiential learning, enhanced faculty-student mentorship, and professional development. They also earn experience designing and carrying out independent research.

All scholars spend at least one semester at the Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, N.C., and can apply for up to $5,500 to support research, travel to professional conferences and travel courses, or for registration for virtual conferences if travel is not possible.

During spring semester of their senior year, scholars write up their research findings as a Graduation with Distinction honors thesis. Many also submit their research for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.  

The new scholars are:

  • Zoe Ali, a junior majoring in Marine Science and Conservation
  • Erika Berlik, a junior majoring in Marine Science and Conservation
  • Maya Brookens, a sophomore who intends to major in Biology with a concentration in Marine Biology
  • Christian Campbell, a junior majoring in Earth and Climate Sciences
  • Danny Collins, a junior double-majoring in Marine Science and Conservation and Biology
  • Logan Evans, a sophomore who intends to double-major in Environmental Sciences and Policy and Earth and Climate Sciences
  • Misaki Foster, a junior majoring in Marine Science and Conservation
  • Lizzy Glazer, a first-year who has not yet declared a major
  • Ruth Havener, a first-year who has not declared a major
  • Ava Leaphart, a sophomore who has not yet declared a major
  • Sara Norton, a sophomore who has not yet declared a major
  • Ali Pagliery, a junior majoring in Biology
  • Aaron Siegle, a first-year who has not yet declared a major
  • Henry Sun, a sophomore who has not yet declared a major
  • Hal Welborn, a sophomore majoring in Environmental Sciences and Policy

 

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