Sara is a Ph.D. candidate at Penn State studying the phenotypic and genetic variation of Pennsylvania Brook Trout. This study will accompany her dissertation work along with her analysis of Brook Trout skulls and DNA work. Sara grew up in State College and loves everything that central PA has to offer. There is a particular sweet spot in her heart for Stone Valley where her two favorite summer camps, Shaver’s Creek and Camp Golden Pond, are located. When she’s not busy being a graduate student Sara loves gardening, spending time with her dog, quilting, and hunting.
Eamonn is an undergraduate student in the Wildlife and Fisheries Science major with a minor in Watersheds and Water Resources. Eamonn is originally from a small town outside of Boston, Massachusetts, and has had a passion for fish since a young age. Spending time exploring the trout streams of Vermont and western Massachusetts instilled a deep appreciation for coldwater fisheries and conservation. Since coming to Penn State, Eamonn has been elected the president of the Fly Fishing Club and has completed a number of wildlife and fisheries-related internships. He looks forward to a career focused on fisheries conservation efforts.