Throughout my time at Mary Washington, I have had amazing opportunities to research, study, and present on topics that I am genuinely proud of. Out of all the work I’ve completed, I have selected three geologic projects that stand out to me the most. The first is a PowerPoint presentation on Climate Change from my EESC 112 class, Evolution of Earth. The second is another PowerPoint, this one on Irregular Stratification from my EESC 311 class, Sedimentation and Stratigraphy. Lastly, also from Sedimentation and Stratigraphy, I chose a research paper focused on Grain Size Analysis. Together, these three projects highlight some of my biggest strengths as a student: research, writing, digital design, and communication.
The PowerPoints in particular show my ability to lead a discussion and educate others, which is something I value greatly and hope to continue doing in the future. They are strong examples of the kind of instructional materials I imagine myself creating one day as an educator. Meanwhile, the research paper does a great job of showing my hands-on research abilities, as well as my growing confidence in scientific writing. It reflects the time and effort I put into learning how to analyze data and communicate results clearly.
Not all of my academic growth came through the Geology department, however. At Mary Washington, I also had the chance to take classes that connected to other passions of mine. I’ve included two essays from my Intro to Women and Gender Studies course, which show my ability to write in a non-scientific way and express my thoughts on topics I care deeply about. These essays also highlight my passion for social justice and my interest in understanding people and systems beyond the scientific lens.
Power point presentation on irregular stratification
Power Point presentation on Denmark’s Climate Change Initiative
A research paper on grain size analysis for sedimentation and stratigraphy.
An analysis of Marjorie Taylor Greene
An essay analyzing a “feminist selfie”
