Anna LaSusa, an undergraduate student assistant at the Center for Education, Engagement, and Evaluation (CEEE), supports the ADVACEing Field Safety and Girls* on Rock programs. They are also working toward a degree in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at CU Boulder. Over the past 2 years, LaSusa participated in 4 polar expeditions — 2 in Antarctica and 2 in Denali. On the weekends, you can find them outside, “doing long trail runs in the mountains or climbing at a local crag.” And they enjoy racing to eat mac and cheese before it refreezes in the cold.

Humans of CIRES Q&A

Q: What do you work on at CIRES?

I work predominantly with ADVANCEing Field Safety, and was able to be a part of Girls* on Rock this year!

Q: Where is the most exciting place you’ve visited for your research/job?

I completed 4 polar expeditions from 2022-2024 including two deployments to Antarctica and two trips guiding on Denali. I've also spent time living in the Amazon rainforest volunteering with a frog and snake study!

Q: Tell us about a hobby of yours.

My hobby would have to be eating mac and cheese before it refreezes.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend?

Currently, I like spending my weekends doing long trail runs in the mountains or climbing at a local crag.