
Joaquin Benitez
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Joaquin is an undergraduate research assistant working with Noah Krasner on the Photovoltaic Solar and Soil Carbon Project. He is currently working towards a B.S. in Environmental Science and Management at UC Davis with a focus in Watershed Sciences. In the future, he hopes to further his experience in groundwater restoration projects, as well as overall watershed management within California, in order to improve the state’s ability to combat droughts while building a water-sustainable future.

Dahlia Friis
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Dahlia is an undergraduate research assistant for Noah Krasner’s projects on PV solar and soil carbon. She is studying Environmental Science and Management, with an emphasis on Natural Resource Management. She is also a Lead Student Farmer at the UC Davis Student Farm, interested in sustainable water use for crop production.

Teddy Stebbins
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Teddy is an undergraduate research assistant working with Noah Krasner on the PV solar and soil carbon project. His goal is to work as an environmental engineering consultant in California, so working with soil and renewable energy aligns with his future career aspirations. He also finds water and wastewater systems fascinating, and hopes to continue to work on innovating and maintaining them throughout the years.

Aemilia Thompson
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Aemilia is an undergraduate student majoring in Environmental Science and Management at UC Davis, with a focus on ecology, conservation, and biodiversity. She works as a research assistant under Noah Krasner on the PV solar and soil carbon project.

Sean Tran
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Sean is from Orange County, California, and studies Environmental Science and Management at UC Davis. He is an undergraduate research assistant working with Dr. Elliott Steele on the photovoltaic solar project. His interests lie in environmental policy and justice. He wishes to pursue a career where he can facilitate and assist in an ethical transition to a more sustainable society.

Michael Wong
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Michael is an undergraduate student studying Environmental Engineering. He works as a research assistant under Noah Krasner on the PV solar and soil carbon project to study the interactions between soil and energy systems. Michael is also passionate about water resources and sustainable practices, aiming to address real-world environmental issues.

Camille Carvalho
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Camille is an undergraduate research assistant working with Dr. Elliott Steele on FPV solar and zooplankton biodiversity. She is studying Animal Science, with a specialization in Physiology. Camille hopes to become further involved in research pertaining to the effects that solar panels have on animal behavior. She wishes to pursue a career in veterinary medicine with an emphasis on wildlife conservation.






