Junior Specialist

Riley brings to UC Davis a robust background in sustainability science and industrial/organizational psychology from San Diego State University. During her time as a volunteer with ECOLIFE Conservation, she contributed to sustainable agriculture initiatives in California and supported aquaponics systems for potential application in developing nations. Her studies also took her to Iceland with The Green Program, where she engaged with the country’s renewable energy infrastructure and participated in local environmental restoration projects.

Junior Specialist

Thomas obtained his Bachelor’s of Science from the George Washington University in Environmental and Sustainability Science with minors in Biology and Geographic Information Systems. His undergraduate research focused on how anthropogenic factors influence Mid-Atlantic coastal wetlands. Thomas will apply his love of wetlands in studying the intersection between vernal pool conservation and solar energy development.

Contact Thomas: thuebler@ucdavis.edu

Lab Assistant

Ben's current research focuses on the impact of floating photovoltaics on ecohydrology and water quality in freshwater systems and voltaic landscapes for sustainability. He recently graduated from UC Davis with a B.S. in Environmental Science and Management with an emphasis in ecology. He aims to continue investigating integrative climate mitigation solutions within the water-energy-food nexus to contribute to a sustainable future.

Contact Ben: bpnarwold@ucdavis.edu

Lab Assistant

Freya is an undergrad studying Environmental Science and Management on the climate change and air quality track. She is an undergraduate laboratory research assistant working with Daphne Condon on science communication with PV solar installations through a regulatory ecological conservation database. She is focusing on preserving biodiversity while supporting the transition to a more green, sustainable future.