creative projects
Science and art both require curiosity, observation, and a strong sense of beauty. I pursue a mix of mediums: creative writing, poetry, graphic design, watercolour, calligraphy, and some light dabbling in journalism.
A major goal of my dissertation is to have each chapter published by a peer-reviewed scientific paper in addition to a more public-facing news outlet. This means my science is accessible for all people, not just academics.
creative writing & journalism
The Backyard Buzz
This piece explores planting food and pollinator gardens in Northern Nevada, including photography and interviews.
Published in the High Sierra Rambler in August 2025, pg 6-11
Quw’utsun Land
A love letter to my family’s home on Vancouver Island, where I feel deeply connected to a sense of place and belonging.
The House At The Edge Of The Sea
A short magical realism story focused on grief, beauty, ageing, and loss: a little sweet, a little sad, and not too dark or heavy.
The Sleep Epidemic
A journalism piece interviewing sleep scientist Jessica Olson, focused on the importance of sleep for college students.
visual art
I started taking art more seriously in early adolescence, rapidly developing a graphic design portfolio spanning everything from website design, wedding invitations, gravestones, and album covers.
An avid museum goer, mural appreciator, calligrapher, and novice watercolour painter, much of my scientific work integrates the arts in many different ways.
As of yet, I haven’t integrated my visual arts portfolio into my website, but stay tuned: maybe in another 3-5 business years!
Right: “An Ecologist’s Love Letter to Nevada”, digital, 2026.