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The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Isabella Errigo

NE CASC Graduate Fellow
Ph.D. Student
Cornell University

Research Interests

Generally, my research interests involve disturbance ecology, water quality, aquatic biodiversity, and the human-environment interaction. As a molecular ecologist, I use environmental DNA to understand aquatic community responses to ecosystem disturbances, both natural and anthropogenic. When possible, I try to incorporate a human dimension into my research and feel especially passionate about working with communities and decision makers to reduce our environmental footprint and improve human health and well-being

Education

M.S.: Environmental Science and Sustainability, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 2022
B.S.: Environmental Science, International Development, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 2020

Experience

Fulbright Fellow, Ecuador 2022-2023
Director of Social Media and Community Outreach, Conserve Utah Valley 2020-Present
Protect Our Winters Science Alliance Member, 2022-Present
Research and Teaching Assistant, Brigham Young University (Introduction to International Development, Model United Nations, Environmental Policies and Laws, Genetics) 2018-2022
Girls Lobby Cohort Facilitator, 2020