About Me

Jocelyn is a Sophomore from Fredrick, MD studying English at the University of Maryland. Her interests include astronomy and immersive media, including film and games. Jocelyn's prospective research aims to examine multiple forms of media and how their portrayal of mental illnesses has affected the common consensus on how it affects the average person. Her practice in astronomy focuses on the difference in interpretations of the skies between art and science. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English, she plans to apply for law school and eventually work in corporate law, helping to advance the position of women in the field.

As a College Parks Arts Scholar, Jocelyn intends to explore many forms of expression and how their differences affect the portrayal of stereotypes. She is excited to take full advantage of the field trips offered by the program to see how art has taken form in many different communities, and how the people in those communities keep the artistic spirit alive.