Meet the Team

• Major: Biology BS, Environmental Science: Quantitative Energy Systems BS, Certificate in Applied Data Science
• Year: Junior
• Why STFS?: I felt STFS would give me the opportunity to apply theoretical skills in a practical, impactful way.
• Fun Fact: I love to illustrate, and I play violin.
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-b-19768422a/

• Majors: Environmental Studies- Sustainability Track, Public Policy
• Year: Sophomore
• Why STFS?: I chose STFS because it is a unique opportunity to work with a small group of peers in place-based education and work towards achieving sustainability in the Chapel Hill community!
• Fun Fact: Last semester I hand-spun a sustainable yarn from 100% dog hair!
• www.linkedin.com/in/laine-cammack

• Major: Environmental Science
• Year: Senior
• Why STFS?: The STFS program offered a unique experience, unlike any I have ever had in my undergraduate career. I have really enjoyed getting to work on various projects and applying the knowledge I have obtained throughout my educational career.
• Fun Fact: I have a 30 inch vertical.

• Major: Environmental Studies on Sustainability Track
• Minor: GIS
• Year: Junior
• Why STFS?: I am super interested in urban planning and sustainability, and was excited to have the chance to combine research, sustainable design, and the Chapel Hill community!
• Fun Fact: I started the first undergrad urban planning club (BuildUP)!
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-hargrove

• Major: Environmental Science BS
• Minors: GIS and City and Regional Planning
• Year: Junior
• Why STFS?: I chose this field site because it draws on the disciplines of both Planning and Environmental Science. I am interested in a career in applied science that uses data evaluation and to advance urban environmental protection and this program is the perfect opportunity to see that in practice.
• Fun Fact: All of my plants are named after Big Lebowski characters!
• www.linkedin.com/in/lily-hayward-6b5469220

• Major: Environmental Studies (Sustainability Track)
• Minor: Urban Planning Minor
• Year: Junior
• Why STFS?: I applied for STFS because I wanted to utilize my studies in real world applications and engage with various stakeholders within sustainability efforts.
• Fun Fact: I have traveled abroad to South Africa and learned a bit of the clicking language – Xhosa!
• LinkedIn.com/in/krystal-lacayo

• Major: Environmental Studies
• Minor: French
• Year: Sophomore
• Why STFS?: By joining this Field Site, I hoped to create a tangible impact in the field of sustainable planning by conducting research on an urban issue local to Chapel Hill!
• Fun Fact: In my free time I crochet. Currently I’m working on making my first blanket!
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/gen-marti-876556215/

• Major: Global Studies and Spanish
• Minor: Sustainability
• Year: Junior
• Why STFS?: I chose to do the STFS because of the interdisciplinary experience that it offers. Completing the Capstone on a sustainability issue relevant to UNC and the Triangle was also a big draw.
• Fun Fact: I have gone solo skydiving!
• www.linkedin.com/in/marie-roche-42b04824a

• Major: BS Environmental Science
• Minor: GIS
• Year: Senior
• Why STFS?: I chose the STFS capstone because I appreciated the opportunity to study issues that affect our local student community. As a cohort we were able to identify a challenge facing our campus (heat stress), and devise a plan to study the impacts across campus.
• Fun Fact: I am teaching a course this semester called “Highway to Hell.”

• Major: Environmental Studies – Sustainability Track
• Minor: Chinese
• Year: Junior
• Why STFS?: STFS offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with other students passionate about sustainability. I wanted a capstone that would expand my research skills, apply concepts from my courses, and allow me to learn more about UNC!
• Fun Fact: I am on UNC Kazi, a dance team on campus!
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/nea-strawn/

• Major: Environmental Science – Quantitative Energy Systems Track
• Minor: Information Systems
• Year: Junior
• Why STFS?: I am interested in sustainability and resilience in urban spaces and I wanted to learn more about that through our capstone research project. I have loved the small-group aspect of the field site, as well as getting to conduct our own research project from start to finish.
• Fun Fact: I’ve broken my left arm 3 times!
• www.linkedin.com/in/julia-swanner

Dr. Sebastian is the Director of the Sustainable Triangle Field Site. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences and the Environment, Ecology and Energy Program (E3P). Sebastian is interested in the intersection of natural hazards and society, and passionate about providing authentic learning and research experiences for UNC undergraduates. https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniasebastian/