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Susan Washko

Susan Washko

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Ph.D., University of Arizona, Fisheries Conservation & Management, 2023
M.S., Utah State University, Ecology, 2018
B.S., Allegheny College, Environmental Science, 2016

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What most excites you about your field?

What I love most about aquatic ecology is seeing ecosystems that most people don’t ever get to see. I love wandering around the desert looking for hidden pockets of water, floating down remote sections of river, wading across a marsh in search of aquatic invertebrates, etc. There are so many creatures under the water that area hidden from the public eye; it’s a treat to be able to explore these places and see the aquatic invertebrates and appreciate the strategies they have for living in their habitats. Additionally, I love bringing students to these places and exposing them to river magic. Please introduce yourself and talk to me about water!

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