September 10, 2024
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Carly Sear
Carly is a PhD student in the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Program at Virginia Tech. She graduated with honors from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. She is interested in contamination patterns in well water and their health effects across the country, but with a specific focus on Central Appalachian communities. Outside of the lab, Carly enjoys running, crafty projects, cooking, and wandering around farmer’s markets. [co-advised with Dr. Landon Marston]
Marianne is a PhD student in the Biomedical & Veterinary Sciences program at Virginia Tech. She earned bachelor’s degrees in biology and mathematics from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA in 2023. She aims to incorporate a One Health approach in all of her research, considering the intersections of human, animal, and environmental health. Her hope is that her research will tackle health inequities and improve the lives of underserved populations. Outside of the lab, Marianne enjoys writing, musical theatre, fiber arts, cosplay, and spending time with her dog Gotham.