Honor Society® member
MaryElizabeth Shalifoe
- Mississippi State University
- geoscience
- Class of 2020
- battle creek, Michigan
Member since April 2021
About
I am currently a stay at home mom and student. I take my education seriously and love to continue my path of learning. I graduated magna cum laude at Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelors of science in geosciences with a concentration in geospatial technology and a concentration in conservation and natural resources. I also have a minor in applied mathematics. I am continuing schooling to get my masters degree in Environmental Geosciences at Mississippi State University online.
I have a passion for the environment and earth sciences with a goal to increase awareness of these sciences and how they play a major part in all of our lives.
Education
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mississippi state university
geoscience
2020 – 2022
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Southern New Hampshire University
geosciences
2016 – 2020
Honors and awards
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magna cum laude
Graduated with 3.781 GPA Magna Cum Laude at SNHU with a bachelors in Geosciences.
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president's list
Seven times president list awarded during Bachelor school
Goals and interests
- Career goal
After I get my masters degree I would like to work in the field of hydrology, climate science, or environmental science to better the planet and improve human impact on the earth. I plane to move forward in school and get my PhD and eventually become a professor after working in the field. I would love to eventually work in volcanology, climate change, or environmental resources so my understanding of the world around us can grow. Eventually when I can become a professor I will use my experiences to help future geoscientists grow and love learning about the planet as much as I do.
- Graduate school interests
I am currently working on my masters degree at Mississippi State University and have a large interest in environmental sciences, climate change, and hydrology. So far my professors have been amazing, as I am continuing to grow as a student and as a person to better understand the planet and the needs of the people that live here.
Volunteering
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• Clean, feed, and care for over a hundred cats and dogs at the rescue once a week • Help in administering medications and vaccinations to cats and dogs • Help with any paperwork if needed during an adoption process • Clean and organize workspace, take photographs of adoptable animals • Help in talking with clients and greeting interested adopters.
Reflections Outcast Animal Rescue
Sep 2018 – Apr 2021
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• Served and prepared lunch to student peers while offering healthy alternative lunch foods along with the school offered lunches, all while being personable and quick in serving • Cleaned up after prep and lunch service was over • Helped with a group of four special needs, by providing care in a calm and nourishing environment • Assisted with feeding and other care while being attentive to sensory triggers • Offered assistance through keeping children calm when one or more was having troubles expressing their needs
Marquette Alternative High School
Sep 2012 – May 2013
Additional information
Organizations
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geological society of america
