Jacob Stuivenvolt Allen

Why are you applying for the NRWD? "Today's entangled problems need scientist that can work in diverse groups. Potentially more important than coursework is experience working with scientists from different disciplines" 
What do you hope to gain? "Learning the language and methodology of other disciplines will only improve my collaborative capability. As a member of the Climate Adaptation program at USU, I have gotten a taste of interdisciplinary and collaborative research but I am looking to expand my experience to work with different institutions."