Emily A. Deitchler
Hendrix College
Emily was born and raised in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She is now majoring in biology and socio-cultural environmental studies at Hendrix and plans to pursue a career in ecology and conservation biology. This year, she has been working with a professor to explore field sites for a nature guide book. She has also pursued an interest in sustainable agriculture by interning with a school vegetable garden study and helping start a community garden. This summer, she will be doing research on salamander populations in New Hampshire headwater streams. Emily loves potlucks, canoeing the river, and going on bike rides.