Experiential Science Education - Yanayacu, Ecuador 2010
Mary Centrella
Hometown: Jackson, Wyoming
University/Department: University of Wyoming: Biology and Spanish
Why did you decide to go on the Yanayacu Research Trip? I wanted to see what it would be like to really work on a research project. This was an amazing opportunity. I love insects and hiking
What was the most important thing you learned? There is so much more biodiversity that I didn't know about, so much information and so much more science yet to be discovered. I think about the world differently now.
How has this experience changed you? This has made me realize how much I really like being outdoors and how important it is for me to choose a career where I can do this everyday. People who live in the city don't realize what's out there.
What are your plans for the future? I plan on finishing college and the following year I plan on going to India to study social justice, women's rights, and to raise money for a school.
What advice would you give a young scientist? Never suppress your curiosity, don't put other things above learning.
If you would like to ask Mary a question about science please send her an email at: [email protected]
University/Department: University of Wyoming: Biology and Spanish
Why did you decide to go on the Yanayacu Research Trip? I wanted to see what it would be like to really work on a research project. This was an amazing opportunity. I love insects and hiking
What was the most important thing you learned? There is so much more biodiversity that I didn't know about, so much information and so much more science yet to be discovered. I think about the world differently now.
How has this experience changed you? This has made me realize how much I really like being outdoors and how important it is for me to choose a career where I can do this everyday. People who live in the city don't realize what's out there.
What are your plans for the future? I plan on finishing college and the following year I plan on going to India to study social justice, women's rights, and to raise money for a school.
What advice would you give a young scientist? Never suppress your curiosity, don't put other things above learning.
If you would like to ask Mary a question about science please send her an email at: [email protected]
