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WYATT AIKEN, Yale Freshman - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology




Major: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

College/Employer: Yale

Year of Graduation: 2028

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Wyatt grew up in the small town of Farihope Alabama, on the coast of Mobile Bay. From a young age, he fell in love with the outdoors. In high school, he became engaged in biology courses like Microbial Ecology, Ornithology, and Environmental Science, which led him to pursue his love of the outdoors further in the world of academics. He was involved with the Alabama Coastal Foundation, where he worked to promote protective legislation for
ancient coastal bald cypress remains and taught environmental science to local youth. In his free time, he loves playing tennis and chess, and going on hikes. Nowdays, he is studying at Yale to become a research scientist, and take his love of the outdoors to new heights.



Past Classes

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C4922: Forest FUNdamentals: The Secrets of Trees in Sprout Fall 2024 (Oct. 05 - 12, 2024)
Do you think you know what a tree is? What it can do? Chances are, you will be surprised as to what our woody friends are truly capable of. Join this course to learn about the structures and strategies that trees use, the mysteries they carry, and how to identify a few along the way.