The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Environmental Studies program supports over 50 active students. These students come from all over the country to study with us. They have a variety of backgrounds and personal interests (such as hiking, camping, photography, hunting). Below are just a few of the students the program hosts. Students are encouraged to add their profile.
NAME: Kristen Kiedaisch
HOMETOWN: Cranesville, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, minors in Environmental Science, Biology
GRADUATING CLASS: 2020
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club (Vice President), Habitat for Humanity (Secretary)
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Reading, Arts & Crafts, Photography, Exploring
VOLUNTEER WORK: Marila Trail clean-ups, Habitat for Humanity house building, packing bags with First Harvest Food Bank
AWARDS: President's Award: Habitat for Humanity
HOMETOWN: Cranesville, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, minors in Environmental Science, Biology
GRADUATING CLASS: 2020
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club (Vice President), Habitat for Humanity (Secretary)
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Reading, Arts & Crafts, Photography, Exploring
VOLUNTEER WORK: Marila Trail clean-ups, Habitat for Humanity house building, packing bags with First Harvest Food Bank
AWARDS: President's Award: Habitat for Humanity
NAME: Cody McMillen
HOMETOWN: Sugar Grove, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, minors in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology
GRADUATING CLASS: 2018
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club (S.G.A. Representative), Fishing Club (Vice President)
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Hunting, hiking, camping, working on the family farm
VOLUNTEER WORK: Road clean-ups
INTERNSHIPS: Irvine Research Lab (Warren, PA)
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS: Associate Degree in Environmental Science (Jamestown Community College)
HOMETOWN: Sugar Grove, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, minors in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology
GRADUATING CLASS: 2018
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club (S.G.A. Representative), Fishing Club (Vice President)
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Hunting, hiking, camping, working on the family farm
VOLUNTEER WORK: Road clean-ups
INTERNSHIPS: Irvine Research Lab (Warren, PA)
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS: Associate Degree in Environmental Science (Jamestown Community College)
NAME: Stephanie Wohlers
HOMETOWN: Allegany, NY
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies
GRADUATING CLASS: 2020
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club (Treasurer, S.G.A. Representative), Circle K International (Treasurer)
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking
VOLUNTEER WORK: Marila Trail clean-ups, bell ringing for Salvation Army
INTERNSHIPS: Health Program Aid (Cattaraugus County Environmental Health Department)
CURRENT CAREER GOALS: Environmental Management or related field
AWARDS: Dean's List, National Honor Society
HOMETOWN: Allegany, NY
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies
GRADUATING CLASS: 2020
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club (Treasurer, S.G.A. Representative), Circle K International (Treasurer)
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking
VOLUNTEER WORK: Marila Trail clean-ups, bell ringing for Salvation Army
INTERNSHIPS: Health Program Aid (Cattaraugus County Environmental Health Department)
CURRENT CAREER GOALS: Environmental Management or related field
AWARDS: Dean's List, National Honor Society
NAME: Madison East
HOMETOWN: Milton, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies; Minors in Biology and Economics
GRADUATING CLASS: 2019
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club, UPB Softball Team
NOTABLE INFO: Studied abroad in Costa Rica
CURRENT CAREER GOALS: Game Warden
AWARDS: Dean's List, 2016-2017 UPB Softball Female Rookie of the Year
HOMETOWN: Milton, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies; Minors in Biology and Economics
GRADUATING CLASS: 2019
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club, UPB Softball Team
NOTABLE INFO: Studied abroad in Costa Rica
CURRENT CAREER GOALS: Game Warden
AWARDS: Dean's List, 2016-2017 UPB Softball Female Rookie of the Year
NAME: Vinny Curtis
HOMETOWN: Midway, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, minors in Environmental Science and Geology
GRADUATING CLASS: 2019
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club (President), Fishing Club
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Hunting, trapping, fishing, camping, hiking
VOLUNTEER WORK: Marila Trail clean-ups, Raccoon Creek State Park, Mt. Pleasant Township Fire Department
INTERNSHIPS: Raccoon Creek State Park
CURRENT CAREER GOALS: State Park service
HOMETOWN: Midway, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, minors in Environmental Science and Geology
GRADUATING CLASS: 2019
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club (President), Fishing Club
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Hunting, trapping, fishing, camping, hiking
VOLUNTEER WORK: Marila Trail clean-ups, Raccoon Creek State Park, Mt. Pleasant Township Fire Department
INTERNSHIPS: Raccoon Creek State Park
CURRENT CAREER GOALS: State Park service
NAME: Rebecca Avery
HOMETOWN: Saint Marys, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, Business Management; Minor: Finance
GRADUATING CLASS: 2019
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club, Student Investment Club, Habitat for Humanity
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Swimming, skiing
HOMETOWN: Saint Marys, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, Business Management; Minor: Finance
GRADUATING CLASS: 2019
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Environmental Studies Club, Student Investment Club, Habitat for Humanity
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Swimming, skiing
NAME: Shantel D. English
HOMETOWN: Bradford, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, Petroleum Technology; Minor: Geology
GRADUATING CLASS: 2018
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Harmlessly exploring new places and adventuring the wilderness!
VOLUNTEER WORK: Community litter control, Speaker at DEP hearings, Community service (parades, events, etc...)
INTERNSHIPS: Study abroad in Tanzania, Africa (Wildlife Management & Land Conservation)
CURRENT CAREER GOALS: Any title that will help promote a healthy future.
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS: Well Control Certified, 5-star Photographer
HOMETOWN: Bradford, PA
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, Petroleum Technology; Minor: Geology
GRADUATING CLASS: 2018
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Harmlessly exploring new places and adventuring the wilderness!
VOLUNTEER WORK: Community litter control, Speaker at DEP hearings, Community service (parades, events, etc...)
INTERNSHIPS: Study abroad in Tanzania, Africa (Wildlife Management & Land Conservation)
CURRENT CAREER GOALS: Any title that will help promote a healthy future.
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS: Well Control Certified, 5-star Photographer
NAME: Tyler Straight
HOMETOWN: Olean, NY
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, Energy Science & Technology; Minors: Geology, Environmental Science
GRADUATING CLASS: Fall 2018
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Sinking Fly Fishing Club
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Fly fishing, hunting, hiking, camping
VOLUNTEER WORK: NYSDEC, Country Kids on the Fly, Trout Unlimited
INTERNSHIPS: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
CURRENT CAREER GOALS: Environmental conservation law enforcement
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS: Owner of Autumn Siren Flies, LLC
HOMETOWN: Olean, NY
MAJOR/MINOR: Environmental Studies, Energy Science & Technology; Minors: Geology, Environmental Science
GRADUATING CLASS: Fall 2018
CLUB INVOLVEMENT: Sinking Fly Fishing Club
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Fly fishing, hunting, hiking, camping
VOLUNTEER WORK: NYSDEC, Country Kids on the Fly, Trout Unlimited
INTERNSHIPS: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
CURRENT CAREER GOALS: Environmental conservation law enforcement
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS: Owner of Autumn Siren Flies, LLC
