Michelle Mabson
Undergraduate degree: Howard University, c/o 2011 - Biology/Chemistry
Age: 23
Prior to SNRE: I worked for a year in Washington, DC at the Association for Psychological Science. During that time, I traveled and visited universities and basically enjoyed my time between schooling before coming to Michigan to advance my educational experience.
Why Environmental Justice?: Please look up the Principles of Environmental Justice! Essentially, each principle (17 in all) advocates for human rights, environmental advocacy and equality, all of which I'm totally about!
The best part of SNRE so far: This program [Environmental Justice] is unparallelled to any in the country AND we [University of Michigan] have many of the top-ranked graduate programs in the country. Interdisciplinary work is not only practiced, but encouraged! It is also a plus when the professors treat students like colleagues, which I thoroughly appreciate.
“SNREdiest” thing she's done: During orientation at the Biological Station, I participated in a scavenger hunt that ended in a competitive and spirited canoe race. This was hands down the best SNREdy experience ever!
After graduation: I plan to graduate with a dual degree in Environmental Health Science from the School of Public Health. Upon graduating, I'd like to work with communities in an urban setting focusing on the intersection of risk management and health and community activism, in a non-profit organization. And possibly go on to medical school to specialize in pediatric care.