My name is Emily Ulrich and I’m a sophomore majoring in Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Reno. I’m very interested in limnology and hope to explore this during the project. So far, I don’t have a specific project to discuss, but it is currently in progress. I do have some field work experience but most of it took place in and around Las Vegas in 110 degree weather, so I’m looking forward to the change in temperature this summer.

This won’t be my first time traveling out of the country. I have been many places in the U.S. and also had the experience to travel to England and Germany. However, I have never been to Russia so I’m very excited for this opportunity to explore a new culture. I have done a lot of horse packing in the emigrant wilderness in California, but getting to work in Siberia will give a whole new meaning to remote.

My interests include horseback riding, ice-skating, trout fishing and playing tennis. I just recently learned to snowboard and wakeboard which I loved and hope to do more of in the future. And I’m sorry Erin, but unfortunately I don’t play the guitar. In the meantime I’m thrilled to be going on this trip and I can’t wait to meet everyone!