Elizabeth Trevathan

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Macalester College | Class of 2026 | Geology & Geography

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I am a senior at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN, completing double majors in Geology and Geography. I intend to pursue a Ph.D. to further my education and interest in paleoclimate research. I am especially interested in reconstructing paleoenvironments to further our understanding of how historical climate changes impacted life in these landscapes. I am eager to learn how to integrate remote sensing and GIS into this topic. I recognize the importance of integrating science communication into this field to better educate on historical and present climate change events.

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Two truths, one lie: how to tell if someone is lying

March 10, 2021June 4, 2021 22elizabethmt Uncategorized

March 10, 2021 – RubicOnline How do you know if someone is lying or telling you the truth? Is it a gut instinct, or is everyone telling the truth until proven guilty by their mannerisms? On average, every American lies once to twice a day.It’s important to recognize that most “tell-tale” signs of lies also […]

An athlete, a social justice warrior… a role model for our generation

February 27, 2021June 6, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, RubicOnline, SportsTagged athlete, atp, Australian open, Kishori Patel, nan besse, naomi osaka, role model, social justice, tennis, us open, usta, wta

February 27, 2021 – RubicOnline Naomi Osaka: the female championship athlete of our generation. At the age of 22 in 2019, she was the highest-paid female athlete in the world. The Associated Press’s Female Athlete of 2020. A four-time Grand Slam winner as of Feb. 20 when she beat American Jennifer Brady in the Australian […]

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Vegan leather is no better than leather

February 14, 2021June 6, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, All Multimedia, Design, Opinion, RubicOnline, Sustainability & EthicsTagged leather, Sustainability & Ethics, vegan leather

While synthetic leather technology has improved in the past decade, vegan leather does not live up to its sustainable reputation.

Dogs + Snow: We Know

February 6, 2021June 6, 2021 22elizabethmt Photography, RubicOnlineTagged dogs, getting outside, pets, puppies, running, snow, walking, winter

A small gallery of dogs in snow, a combination that either gets people laughing or weirded out.

[TWO SIDES, ONE STORY] Is it better to be vocal or silent?

February 5, 2021June 6, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, Design, Opinion, RubicOnlineTagged illustration, opinion, silent, two sides one story, vocal

It’s important to know when to be silent, and when to be vocal.

What motivates you?

January 25, 2021June 6, 2021 22elizabethmt All Multimedia, RubicOnline, Videos & Interactives

January 25, 2021 – RubicOnline with Tana Ososki, Zekiah Juliusson, and Lynn Reynolds

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Line 3 brings up environmental issues of the past, present and future

January 24, 2021May 31, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, Feature, RubicOnline, Sustainability & Ethics

The Canadian energy company, Enbridge Energy, began construction to replace the 338-mile pipeline, called Line 3 in December per a federal consent decree ordered by the Obama administration.

Heightened security, worry surround Inauguration

January 19, 2021June 6, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, All Multimedia, Design, News, RubicOnlineTagged 2020 election, capitol insurrection, Donald Trump, impeachment, inauguration day, joe biden, presidential inauguration

COVID-19 reduced crowds, and post-insurgence security has brought a strong military presence to Washington.

COVID-19 vaccine challenge: injection logistics

January 10, 2021May 24, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, All Multimedia, Design, News, RubicOnline

Hick speaks on the uncertainty of getting doses into Minnesotan’s arms.

Trump supporters mob US Capitol, disrupt electoral count

January 7, 2021June 8, 2021 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, All Multimedia, Design, Ibid Yearbook, News, RubicOnlineTagged capitol, dean thornberry, mob, naomi taylor, news in brief, protesters, rioters, Trump

The upper school will host a discussion at 3 p.m. today.

I am Elizabeth Trevathan, a senior at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN. I am completing double majors in Geology and Geography. I intend to pursue a Ph.D. to further my education and interest in paleoclimate research. I am particularly interested in reconstructing paleoenvironments to deepen our understanding of how historical climate changes affected life in these landscapes. I am eager to learn how to integrate remote sensing and GIS into this area of study. I recognize the importance of integrating science communication into this field to better educate the public about historical and current climate change events.
This site initially began as a student journalism portfolio. In high school, I served as the Director of RubicOnline for two years, an online student news organization affiliated with St. Paul Academy and Summit School. I was honored as the 2022 Minnesota Journalist of the Year by the Journalism Education Association. Through these projects, I gained experience in science communication and realized the importance of incorporating communication into scientific research.
On this site, you will find information on my experience within geology and geography, including class projects and research. I have also kept my Journalist of the Year portfolio to showcase my communication and leadership skills.