Melissa Lamb
Hometown:
Walla Walla, Washington
B.S. University of Idaho
Melissa came to Pocatello in January of 2007 to work toward one of her life goals of becoming a science teacher. She is currently working on a Masters of Natural Science (MNS) and secondary education teaching certification in biology. Colden Baxter and Rosemary Smith will serve as her advisors for the MNS degree. While completing her masters, she also finds time to work at the Stream Ecology Center. This experience will help integrate research into her science lessons. After completing her program, Melissa hopes to teach middle/high school science or outreach education focused on stream restoration and monitoring. For her undergraduate education, Melissa attended St. Olaf College, and later received her degree in Natural Resource Ecology and Conservation Biology from the University of Idaho in Moscow. In the spring of 2005, Melissa was chosen to work as Bleak Intern at the Taylor Ranch Field Station in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Also during her undergraduate experience, Melissa spent a semester away from the U of I campus to serve as a graduate field instructor at the McCall Outdoor Science School. These experiences helped solidify her plans to teach. While not working on her masters, Melissa enjoys many outdoor pursuits including kayaking, skiing, fly fishing, backpacking, and mountain biking.