{"id":7870,"date":"2024-05-22T09:13:48","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T16:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/seagrantscholars\/?p=7870"},"modified":"2024-05-22T09:41:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T16:41:58","slug":"introducing-ari-arellano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/seagrantscholars\/2024\/05\/22\/introducing-ari-arellano\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Ari Arellano"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Posted on behalf of Ari Arellano<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My journey into stem has been anything but linear. Born and raised in the Great Lakes State, it’s no wonder why I have always found solace being in or around water.\u00a0 I knew from a young age that I wanted to work protecting our natural environment but I never imagined that it would be a possibility, that was, until I moved to Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through pure hard work, dedication and determination I was able to land an internship with a local engineering firm, where I was introduced and mainly worked using spatial data and GIS. I currently work as a communications coordinator for a network of STEM hubs within Oregon, which work together to create equitable opportunities for students and educators to engage in STEM across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am currently a student at Portland Community College and plan on continuing my education at Oregon State University . My greatest academic interests are in water quality, restoration and sustainability.  I acknowledge that there are many different ways into the STEM world, and this opportunity is perfect to figure out exactly where I fit into this realm.  I am beyond excited to grow my GIS and communications skills which will help build a strong foundation for my STEM career. My dream is to be able to study ecological engineering and take what I learn back to my hometown of Flint, Michigan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work hard, play hard. When I am not in class or at work, I take advantage of being on the west coast by exploring and experiencing all it has to offer. My most recent escapade involves the start of my scuba diving certification!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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