Project Title: Understanding Snowmelt Distribution: Analyzing Snow Depth, Melt Rate, and Snow Water Equivalent Across the Niwot Ridge Saddle Catchment.

Mentors: Kate Hale and Sabre Duren, INSTAAR and Geography Department at CU

Bio: Nicole’s interest in environmental science was inspired by growing up and exploring most of the United States. Nicole started in Oceanside, California, and currently lives in Boulder, Colorado. Some of her passions include dancing like no one is watching, reading adventurous stories and spending time with her ball python, Benjamin. Nicole is committed to the enrichment of communities through education, sustainability and encouragement.

Having completed an Associate of Science and an Environmental Education Certification at Front Range Community College in 2019, Nicole plans to further her education in environmental biology and genetics. While she considers compatible institutions, Nicole will be taking time to travel, learn and experience the ever-changing world around us.

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