Undergraduate researchers

Jesse Martinez is a first year Environmental Science major at UCLA. He is concentrating his major studies in Conservation Biology, and will be minoring in Film, Television, and Digital Media. He is exploring his interests in both wildlife conservation and environmental communications, and continues to look for ways to bring his passion for the natural world to the public.
Erica Ro is a first-year environmental science major who is broadly interested in conservation biology and urban ecology. In the future, she hopes to pursue graduate school and conduct her own research on native flora and fauna. Her hobbies include hiking, photography, and playing tennis.
Danielle Soykin is a 2nd-year undergraduate studying Environmental Science, with a concentration in ecology and conservation biology. She’s passionate about protecting biodiversity and fighting climate change, and is excited to use what she learns from the Shaffer Lab to better the world through science.