I am an NSF Graduate Research Fellow and PhD candidate in ecology at UC Davis in the Sadro Ecosystem Ecology and Limnology Lab, where I study the effects of climate change on aquatic communities and ecosystems. My current work focuses on the climate sensitivity of high elevation ponds and lakes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the critters that live in them, from zooplankton to frogs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         I am an advocate and mentor for youth and those underrepresented in science, and believe strongly in the power of experiential, hands-on, nature-based education and outreach to improve inclusivity in the natural sciences.

Contact: maryjadefarruggia (at) gmail.com