My name is Samantha Freeman and I am currently a rising senior affiliated with Institute for a Sustainable Environment at Clarkson University. I grew up in Swanton, Vermont and was raised to be environmentally conscious. This helped influence my decision to attend Clarkson University and pursue a degree in environmental science and policy, with a minor in chemistry. My interest in eco-sustainability has impacted my decision to pursue grad school, and eventually I would like to get my PhD in environmental chemistry.