Phoenix Susak
Research Interests
Focusing on Sedimentary Processes: my research interests broadly revolve around coastal
geology, climate change dynamics, and landscape restoration. By utilizing sediment cores, I aim
to explore land use history and landscape recovery from natural disasters such as hurricanes,
wildfires, and flooding events. Sampling foraminifera, macrocharcoal, and fossilized pollen help
me elucidate past environmental conditions. Highlighting Indigenous land use history defined by
sediment records encourages my research to learn from the past. By understanding this history,
we can gain insight on proper land management techniques to be applied in future restoration
efforts.
Education
2022-2024 Master Beekeeping student at Cornell University- Received Master Beekeeper Accreditation
2020 received Bachelors of Science in Environmental Conservation at Northeastern University
Experience
2020-2024 Senior Operations Manager and Field Researcher at The Best Bees Company researching Urban Biodiversity and Honeybee Health
2020-2021 Field Supervisor at Environmental Works remediating leaking underground storage tanks
2019-2020 Laboratory Intern at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution with the Coastal Systems Group researching paleotempestology
2018-2020 Honeybee Field Researcher at The Best Bees Company researching Urban Biodiversity and Honeybee Health
