Provost Diversity Fellow: Adelina Rolea

Adelina Rolea, PhD candidate

Department and School
Earth and Environmental Sciences, Arts & Sciences

Bio
Adelina completed her undergraduate studies at Princeton University in the spring of 2022, majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Environmental Studies. She has been working with Dr. Benjamin Bostick at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University since the fall of 2022. Her research interests include the removal of hazardous chemicals from groundwater, particularly those that disproportionately affect marginalized populations. Adelina has a strong interest in the applications of environmental chemistry on environmental justice work. In her free time, she enjoys embroidery and up-cycling clothing, as well as exploring the city with her partner.

Advisor
Benjamin C Bostick, Lamont Research Professor, Geochemistry, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)

Favorite hangout on or off campus
Graduate Student Center by Nous

Favorite self-care ritual
Her skincare routine

Favorite study spot
Comer Geochemistry building

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