Where are you from? What university are you attending or have attended?
Canada, France; University of York (UK), University of East Anglia (UK); University of British Columbia (Canada)
What have you studied in science or are currently studying?
Fire ecology
Fire weather
Statistics
Forest disturbances & stand dynamics
Do you have any ideas on what a middle school student could do in Science right now?
Learn introductory tree-ring science techniques (sampling, sample preparation, core measuring, crossdating, presentation preparation, presenting research results)
What or who inspired you to get into Science in the first place? What do you like about Science?
Complex work. Allows to enhance knowledge.
What advice do you have for a middle school student who is interested in becoming a scientist?
Try science out; you will likely get a surprise(s).
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What I enjoy most about science, is the possibility to work through projects via an array of methods and with a range of people: from reading to writing, database management, fieldwork, preparing samples in a workshop, working with microscopes, working with software, designing graphics, interacting with students/colleagues/professors/government bodies/the public.