This blog was originally published on Science Unsealed. The story has had a few updates. At the end of the summer, two of the plover chicks were successfully fledged, and by the end of August, monitoring time was over. The birding and nature-loving community rejoiced in the success. Hope to see Monty and Rose next …
Going Around in Circles… Trapped by Consumerism and Freed by the Circular Economy
This blog comes to you in two parts: the frustration of trying to make sustainable purchases, and how we need to work towards a circular economy. Lately, I have found that my inner monologue at the grocery store has been spiraling out of control. Say I have to pick up some dish soap. The conversation …
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Redefining Clean: The Search for Sustainable Cleaning Products
With the increasing amount of antibiotics in our waterstream, as well as other pollutants that are difficult to remove, we need to be more careful about what we put down the drain. Despite the municipal water systems which remove many pollutants, there are many compounds that just can’t be filtered out. Non-biodegradable cleaning products that …
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Assorted Inspiration: EarthTones Environmental Conference at Valparaiso University
On April 29, 2018, I attended the Earth Tones Environmental Conference at Valparaiso University, a conference with more than a dozen speaker presentations on topics related to sustainability, the environment, and green energy. What brought me there? My very own sister, who was one of the event’s organizers. In the conference’s main room we were …
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Living Sustainably: Definitions, Geography, and Accountability
When I first learned about global warming in middle school, I was very distressed. I couldn’t understand why everyone was so chill about it. Scientists were predicting a slow and painful end to life as we know it, yet no one seems to lament their daily use of fossil fuels and single-use plastics. Since then …
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CG Life Blog Contributions
During my internship at CG Life, I was fortunate enough to contribute two blogs about life science marketing topics. Ten Tips for an Effective Trade Show Booth Exploring the Possibilities for Augmented Reality in Life Science Marketing
Big Ideas Writing
I have been fortunate to work part-time at Big Ideas Writing, which has taught me a lot about freelancing and marketing, particularly for small business.
Research Assistant for Ted Anton
From 2015 to 2016, I assisted author and Depaul professor Ted Anton with his upcoming book, Planet of Microbes. I contributed to the book in several different ways; I transcribed interviews, wrote research summaries, formatted end notes, and did fact-checking. The book will be published by University of Chicago Press in October, 2017.
Profile of Josh Engel
As part of a class project, I was fortunate enough to interview and profile Josh Engel of the Field Museum's Bird Division.
Erica Dix 