My EAS education was invaluable for preparing me for my current position. In a general sense, my EAS education taught me how to creatively problem solve by looking at problems from different perspectives and finding unique and durable solutions. Specifically, the courses offered through the EAS program provided a strong technical foundation for understanding all aspects of my profession, from understanding weather and climate patterns to the biogeochemical cycles of constituents like nitrogen and methylmercury. The course on environmental modeling was particularly valuable, since that is the foundation of my career. In addition to the class work, I was able to participate in a variety of field work and lab work, which taught me basic skills I’ve used throughout my career. The professors were both knowledgeable and supportive and provided many opportunities to work on focused research projects that fit well with my indivicual interests.