"I grew up in a place where I was the first to go to college – not just in my family, but in the village." An interview with Charles Gatebe.

Dr. Charles Gatebe's research focus is on clouds aerosols, ecosystem structure and function, albedo, and feedbacks to climate. In this interview, we chat about his science journey pursuing science, starting with his interest in studying Kenya’s air pollution, and how...

"Dealing with science, it's like having a detective job." An interview with Meloe Kacenelenbogen.

In this interview, Dr. Meloe S. Kacenelenbogen discusses her expertise in ‘aerosols,’ suspended particles in the atmosphere. These small particulates can affect air quality and human health and can also impact the Earth’s radiation balance. We also discuss why she...

Sammy and Ellie talk about preparing for a climate emergency

Ellie and Sammy discuss useful general methods for being prepared. We talk about alt methods for gathering resources, being adaptive, and keeping the community members on the same page.

We Need More Teachers Like Her!

My name is Ozan Kara and I am a 17 years old cultural exchange student from Turkey. As an high school student in Bloomington, Indiana, I have had the chance to know a wonderful person, Vanessa Domizlaff, my German teacher...

Olivia and Joe Discuss Local Foods

Local foods in regards to community and versus industrial foods.

Zoe and Izzy Talk About Local Food

Izzy talks to Zoe about her experiences in Bulgaria and in America with supporting local foods

Police Harassment Due to Gangs/Gang Violence and surviving such an environment without joining one

In this interview, we discussed Justin Garrett’s experience growing up into a very hostile environment. Also, we discussed how you can prevail from any kind of circumstances.

Mom’s Advice on Living Life to the Fullest

Mom talks about her life, the friends she made, the lessons she learned, and how to make the most out of life.

Delaney Southards talks Green Society

Senior, Delaney Southards talks Environmental club “Green Society” in this feature interview. Skip to the end to hear how you can join and follow along to hear how you can help our school and why we don’t have composting.

“Challenge yourself for what you think you can’t do.”

On December 1st, 2019, Karina Lo speaks with Belinda Lo, who is her mother. Karina asks Belinda about her childhood and the experience from when she came to America. They discuss about the hardships and challenges Belinda went through to...

Events that shape who we become
November 29, 2019 App Interview

The environment we grow up in shape us to be the individuals we become. Through hardships we realize and grow increasingly appreciative toward what we have in life. By engaging with our lineage, we are able to discover and expand...

Deepa Gupta

This was an assignment in my English Class. I interviewed one of my classmates, Deepa Gupta.

Race, ethnicity, and politics: why they matter

An interview with my roommate, Amanda, where we discuss various topics related to race and politics, and why they matter

UMD Activation Academy: Sentinel Swamp

His first time volunteering at Sentinel Swamp. He previously volunteered at A Wider Circle. Biology major, unsure if he wants to go pre-med. Stemmed from his interest in environmental science as a kid, which stemmed from his love of animals....

Guilford Run Leader

Alia tells us a little bit about what brought her to be involved with Guilford Run.

Guilford Run: UMD Chaplain

Ray ranker talks about what motivates him when it comes to community engagement

The Impact of the Envirommental Crisis

The public’s reaction to the Environmental crisis of the 1960s and 70s in America has such a lasting example of how public pressure created a more environmentally conscious this idea that pushes environmentally friendly habits.

Empathy Interview for the Environment

Interview about companies and the environment and how companies should take waste more seriously.

“Voices of Vision”: Voucher Holders Seeking Opportunity Moves Speak

Patricia talks about her move to Rockwall, TX from her home in Oak Cliff in Dallas which she found to have too much crime. She loves her neighborhood's quiet peacefulness and her four children's new schools where the staff has...

“Voices of Vision”: Voucher Holders Seeking Opportunity Moves Speak

Ms. Ford talks about her move from Oak Cliff to another part of the City of Dallas with her housing choice voucher two daughters. While her children do well in school, Ms. Ford has her eyes set on the degree...