NAOMI PRIMERO
University of California, Berkeley – Berkeley, CA
What part of the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program are you most excited about? I am so excited to meet and connect with people of all backgrounds, people who are all interested in pursuing the same goals as I am.
What do you hope to get out of the program? Through this program, I hope to learn more about myself and how to better communicate and work with others on the pressing global environmental and social issues we all face.
KATHERINE BUI
University of Texas at Austin – Austin, TX
What part of the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program are you most excited about? The part of the DDCS Program that I am most excited for is the vast amount of interdisciplinary fieldwork I get to experience with like-minded people.
What do you hope to get out of the program? I am hoping to gain the skills to explore conservation issues with a solid scientific knowledge to contribute to a better future.
TRACEY WINGATE
Skidmore College – Saratoga Springs, NY
What part of the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program are you most excited about? I am most excited about meeting other students from around the country who are passionate about conservation like me. I am curious to see how our different backgrounds have influenced our beliefs about conservation.
What do you hope to get out of the program? This summer I hope to improve my research and data collection skills. Then, I want to apply these skills to our conservation work.