Mia Lucas

I am a current fourth year undergraduate student at Gonzaga University, pursuing a B.A. in Biology and a minor in Applied Mathematics. My interests lie in the intersection of math and science, particularly in understanding the impact of climate change on our environment and using mathematical models to study these changes.

I am excited to be part of the Vertebrate Ecology Lab this summer as an intern and part of the Monterey Bay Stranding Network team. My responsibilities include assisting with the marine mammal response, participating in necropsies, and completing monthly beach surveys. I am also working with a graduate student on research on elephant seals and their diving behavior.