Rob Nielson is a double major in Biodiversity and Conservation and German Studies with a Philosophy minor. This combination fits his deep interests in the intersection of disciplines and thinking critically from multiple perspectives. He plans to pursue a PhD with an emphasis in Science Communication in hopes to become a tenured professor of humanities. He believes that effectively articulating science is key for generating widespread discussion and policy change. He is from Provo, Utah.
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Rob Nielson
2023 Scholarship Recipient