Carson Cucarola

Biography

Project Title: Madden-Julian Oscillation Impact on Hawaii Waves

Mentors: Stefan Tulich, Pragallva Barpanda

Bio: Carson Cucarola is wrapping up his Associate of Science at Front Range Community College (FRCC) over the Summer of 2022. After completing his degree, he will be transitioning to the University of Colorado (CU) at Boulder to major in Biochemistry as well as Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. He dreams of attending CU Boulder for graduate school to study Astrobiology. Currently, Carson works in the Science Stockroom at FRCC ensuring the students and instructors have the necessary materials to efficiently run labs.

Carson is a Colorado native who has lived all up and down the front range; from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. Frequent changes in his environment led him to be exposed to various cultures and communities. Carson identifies with the LGBTQIA+ community. Over the years, he realized his sexuality has been an alienating factor within a field consisting of predominantly heterosexual white cis-men. He strongly believes these advancements from research should be driven by individuals that represent the diversity within the H. sapien population. Carson is committed to creating an environment within the scientific community that allows people from all walks of life to feel welcomed and respected. He understands his commitment must be accompanied by learning the ins-and-outs of conducting and communicating research. Carson is confident that the RECCS program will provide him with the tools to make his commitment come to fruition.

View Carson's elevator speech and oral presentation. 

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