What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

Authors

Alissa Johnson, University of Central FloridaFollow

Streaming Media

Files

Course Code

BSC

Course Number

4310

Faculty/Instructor

Dr. Linda Walters

Faculty/Instructor Email

linda.walters@ucf.edu

About the Author

I am Alissa Johnson a undergraduate at UCF with a passion for marine biology and environmental studies. I would like to thank Logan Estrada for producing and editing my entry video, Dr. Walters and CEELAB for giving me the opportunity to assist their staffs research projects and partners (OneLagoon, Space Coast, etc.), and my classmates for supporting me this semester and helping me get out of my comfort zone.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

The purpose of my project is to explain my point-of-view of how 4310 Service-Learning: Marine Conservation & Restoration has changed my outlook of this career field and how its influenced me to want to continue in this major. I discuss how three amazing women teach me about oysters (Katherine Harris, Tara Blanchard, and Kelsey Mack) and how they found their voice in a male heavy career field. I also touch on the opportunities I took like mangrove gardening, trail camera footage of Cape Canaveral, and a beach clean-up, just to name a few and how the community plays a huge role on the outcome of the success of each research project. The two key things I learned is the importance of engaging in the community and supporting scientist and the impact conservation/restoration has on the environment.

Keywords

Oysters; Service-Learning; Conservation; Restoration; Community Service; UCF; Florida; Volunteer; Marine Biology

Recommended Citation

Johnson, Alissa, "What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?" (2023). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2023. 70.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2023fall/70