Emelyn Keller
Olympia, WA
United States
I was drawn to ecological engineering because I love nature, and I am passionate about sustainable problem solving that benefits both humans and the environment. After graduation, I hope to stay in the PNW and work as a river restoration engineer. Healthy rivers provide good habitat for fish and wildlife, clean drinking water, as well as safe and beautiful recreation opportunities, and that’s what I want to do!
This past summer, I worked as a civil/forest engineering intern with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. In this position I helped with the design and construction of numerous fish passage projects (like culverts, bridges, and road abandonments) on Washington State forest land. I got to spend plenty of time out in the woods, as well as gain experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, surveying, and working on construction sites.
On campus, I serve as secretary for the Ecological Engineering Student Society, and I am a member of the Society of Women Engineers. I also have a minor in music, and I am in the OSU Marching Band and Wind Ensemble. You can find me down on the field at every home football game, as well as performing at concerts throughout the year.
Helpful Resources
I highly recommend checking out the group fitness classes at Dixon Rec Center. Some are free to all students, and the rest are just $5 per class or $20 per term for unlimited classes. They have a ton of options, like cycling, weightlifting, yoga, and more!