Katherine/ Katie Gregory (she/her/they)
Position/What you do at U of R?
I'm a 4th year PhD student.
Where are you from?
91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳, NY
What got you interested in Earth and Environmental Sciences?
My mom spent her early career in forestry in the national forests in VT and NH, and she instilled a love of nature in me at a young age. I always liked science in school and have felt passionately about preserving the environment, so this field was a clear fit.
What do you enjoy most about U of R?
The people. I've been a very active part of the UR community, mostly in a volunteering capacity or advocacy role to enact meaningful change. In the many opportunities I've had to meet new people I often walk away from those interactions feeling lucky to have engaged in that conversation or to have learned something from/about someone. The UR community is diverse and very smart. It's just really cool to be surrounded by that.
What is your idea of a perfect day?
I wake up feeling rested. It's a beautiful, sunny, 73 degree day. I take the dog for a walk and grab a chai latte on the way to a park and the hiking trails are clear of foot traffic. Then maybe a movie date with my partner in a theater with big comfy seats, popcorn and a diet coke. That's a nice day.
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
In the last year my partner and I have started taking Latin Dance classes. I love to dance but this is my first experience with formal lessons, and it's been challenging but fun!