Current Undergraduate Researchers (Updated Fall 2022)
Sarah Caso, Undergraduate Research Assistant & Lab Manager (she/her)
Sarah is a senior studying Environmental Science, focusing on bee ecology. She joined the Urban Bee Lab because of a desire to work with the conservation of helpful native insects and plants after having previously worked with the management of invasive plants and insects. When she's not in the lab, Sarah can be found out on a hike (looking for bees), bouldering, or baking crumbles and cobblers.
Sarah co-manages the lab alongside Amanda Niemela, and can be reached at sccaso(at)berkeley.edu
Sarah is a senior studying Environmental Science, focusing on bee ecology. She joined the Urban Bee Lab because of a desire to work with the conservation of helpful native insects and plants after having previously worked with the management of invasive plants and insects. When she's not in the lab, Sarah can be found out on a hike (looking for bees), bouldering, or baking crumbles and cobblers.
Sarah co-manages the lab alongside Amanda Niemela, and can be reached at sccaso(at)berkeley.edu
Amanda Niemela, Undergraduate Research Assistant & Lab Manager (she/her)
Amanda is a senior studying Genetics and Plant Biology in the College of Natural Resources. Amanda joined the UC Berkeley Urban Bee Lab because of her passion for conservation biology, interest in plant-pollinator interactions, and because of her enthusiasm for science advocacy. In her free time, she teaches debate and public speaking to high school students and enjoys exploring nature with her friends and family.
Amanda co-manages the lab alongside Sarah Caso, and can be reach at aniemela(at)berkeley.edu
Amanda is a senior studying Genetics and Plant Biology in the College of Natural Resources. Amanda joined the UC Berkeley Urban Bee Lab because of her passion for conservation biology, interest in plant-pollinator interactions, and because of her enthusiasm for science advocacy. In her free time, she teaches debate and public speaking to high school students and enjoys exploring nature with her friends and family.
Amanda co-manages the lab alongside Sarah Caso, and can be reach at aniemela(at)berkeley.edu
Tiena Elias, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Tiena is a junior studying Environmental Science in the College of Natural Resources. She joined the lab in the spring of 2021 because she is fascinated by entomology and sustainable agriculture. She is also involved in Berkeley Student Farms on campus and likes to read, bike, and play music in her free time.
Tiena is a junior studying Environmental Science in the College of Natural Resources. She joined the lab in the spring of 2021 because she is fascinated by entomology and sustainable agriculture. She is also involved in Berkeley Student Farms on campus and likes to read, bike, and play music in her free time.
Leilani Renda, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Leilani is a sophomore studying ecosystem management in forestry. Leilani is passionate about regenerative agriculture and ecosystem stewardship and in her free time, she enjoys drawing, hiking, gardening, and laying in the sunshine. Leilani hopes to one day work deep in the jungle and own a small piece of land with a couple goats and runner ducks.
Leilani is a sophomore studying ecosystem management in forestry. Leilani is passionate about regenerative agriculture and ecosystem stewardship and in her free time, she enjoys drawing, hiking, gardening, and laying in the sunshine. Leilani hopes to one day work deep in the jungle and own a small piece of land with a couple goats and runner ducks.
Jerid Vega, Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Daisy Friedman, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Daisy is a senior studying
Daisy is a senior studying
Ivan Yun, Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Kai Wu, Undergraduate Research Assistant (he/they)
Kai is a junior studying Molecular Environmental Biology in the College of Natural Resources. Kai joined the the Urban Bee Lab from an interest in California native bees and plants. In his free time, he can be found playing Dance Dance Revolution.
Kai is a junior studying Molecular Environmental Biology in the College of Natural Resources. Kai joined the the Urban Bee Lab from an interest in California native bees and plants. In his free time, he can be found playing Dance Dance Revolution.
Kathy Liang, Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Summer Kang, Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Theo Chen, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Theo is a freshman studying Environmental Economics and Policy. What drew him to the lab was an interest in beekeeping and his sustainable background with the Scouts of America. In his free time, Theo likes playing tennis and learning about new cultures, especially through foods!
Theo is a freshman studying Environmental Economics and Policy. What drew him to the lab was an interest in beekeeping and his sustainable background with the Scouts of America. In his free time, Theo likes playing tennis and learning about new cultures, especially through foods!
Zaynab Jawaid, Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Joanna Luna, Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Previous Volunteer Undergraduate Researchers (Updated Fall 2022)
Madeline Rohner, Undergraduate Research Assistant (Society & Environment '22)
Miranda Monge, Undergraduate Research Assistant (Society & Environment '22)
Erica Varon Rodriguez, Undergraduate Research Assistant (Conservation & Resource Studies '22)
Jose Rodriguez, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jasmin Elenes, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ava Currie, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jackie Singer, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Annabelle Baldwin, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Amanda Harmon, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Nasim Jahangard-Mahboob, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Kavya Niranjan (Environmental Sciences), Undergraduate Research Assistant
Adele Wallrich (Conservation and Resource Studies), Undergraduate Research Assistant
Kipper Berven (Environmental Science & Environmental Economics) , Undergraduate Research Assistant
Miranda Monge, Undergraduate Research Assistant (Society & Environment '22)
Erica Varon Rodriguez, Undergraduate Research Assistant (Conservation & Resource Studies '22)
Jose Rodriguez, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jasmin Elenes, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ava Currie, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jackie Singer, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Annabelle Baldwin, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Amanda Harmon, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Nasim Jahangard-Mahboob, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Kavya Niranjan (Environmental Sciences), Undergraduate Research Assistant
Adele Wallrich (Conservation and Resource Studies), Undergraduate Research Assistant
Kipper Berven (Environmental Science & Environmental Economics) , Undergraduate Research Assistant
