Samantha Farquhar

I enjoy using my education to help others and solve problems. I have developed this through my past research on invasive lionfish as well as my work experiences. As a fisheries technician, I gained hands on experience with policy and community relations. I also gained an appreciation for marine resource management. I developed my critical thinking and logistic skills during my time with The Full Belly Project, (http://www.thefullbellyproject.org/) a nonprofit that builds sustainable agriculture tools for rural communities worldwide. Furthermore, my time as a mentor for of high school students in marine ecology in the Caribbean fostered my love of teaching. This is regularly practiced at my local aquarium where I volunteer as a diver and perform shows to the general public.

This research opportunity in Nepal recently presented itself to me and I am taking every measure to see it through as I would like gain further experience in community-development and resource management.

I recognize the importance of finding a balance between the marine environment and the needs of society and plan to pursue a graduate degree in these fields.

November 2016