Project Title: A Study of Ambient Levels of Air Toxics near a Multi-Well Pad in a Residential Neighborhood.

Mentors: Monica Madronich and Gabrielle Petron, CIRES/NOAA/GMD

Bio: Elizabeth (Izzy) Wallace is originally from Lexington, Kentucky but currently lives in Littleton, Colorado. Prior to moving to Colorado, Izzy was a professional ballet dancer with The New York City Ballet and The Pennsylvania Ballet. After 9 years in the performing arts, Izzy chose to retire and pursue her other passion, environmental science.

Izzy attended Arapahoe Community College for the 2018-2019 school year and will attend University of Colorado Boulder starting in the fall of 2019. At CU Boulder, Izzy plans to complete a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering. Following her undergraduate studies, Izzy intends to pursue a graduate degree in either hydrology or atmospheric science.

Izzy is currently working at NOAA with Monica Madronich and Gabrielle Petron studying BTEX emissions from oil and natural gas sites in Weld county.

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