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Hobbies and interests
3D Modeling
Animation
Advocacy And Activism
Anime
Ecology
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Comics
Movies And Film
Biology
Reading
Fantasy
Art
Childrens
Science Fiction
I read books multiple times per month
Carlos Cabrera
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Carlos Cabrera
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My goal is to be an environmental scientist and artist. Since childhood, I have been fascinated by nature, spending hours exploring riverbeds and trails near my home and observing the unique characteristics of plants and animals. In high school, I studied marine biology and oceanography, and took classes in physical geography, environmental science, and geology of natural disasters at local community colleges. I am currently majoring in environmental studies at Reed College, but I am considering changing to a biology major with a focus on environmental ecology and ecosystems. I am learning how natural systems interact, how to interpret data from environmental science, the impact of human behavior and natural disasters on the environment and strategies for mitigating these issues.
As a visual artist, I use environmental themes in my artwork and am pursuing a second major in film and media studies. I am intrigued by the connection between media and environmental conservation, and highlighting how environmental anime enhances public awareness and encourages change. Last summer, I volunteered at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, focusing on research examining the effects of human activities on estuarine ecosystems and supporting restoration plans. My primary responsibilities included monitoring oyster survival, marsh-upland ecosystem habitats, and measuring water lines at high and low tides. I enjoyed working in diverse topographies like mud, water, and rocky soil and felt at home as I navigated the waist-deep water and muddy embankments at Elkhorn Slough.
Education
Reed College
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Environmental Geosciences
York School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Graphic Communications
Career
Dream career field:
Environmental Services
Dream career goals:
Enviromental Scientist and Artist
Peer Mentor
Reed College2023 – Present1 year
Sports
Cycling
Club2020 – 20222 years
Cross-Country Running
Junior Varsity2018 – 20191 year
Research
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve — Volunteer Intern2023 – 2023
Arts
Monterey Youth Art Collective
Visual ArtsYAC Fall Art Show, 11/2021 YAC Thinking Out Loud Art Show, 2/2022 Ocean Arts Festival, 4/20222021 – PresentYork School
Conceptual Art2018 – 2022Monterey Peninsula College
Computer ArtMPC STEAM 3.0 Virtual Art Show, 11/20212018 – 2021
Public services
Volunteering
Salinas Juneteenth Celebration — Annual 1-day Volunteer2021 – PresentVolunteering
Salinas Public Libary — Volunteer2017 – 2020