Olivia Maddox

Olivia is currently a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor of science in environmental science with a concentration in ecology & evolution. She was first introduced to the world of science and research through the STAR Scholars Program, where she worked with Dr. Dane Ward on a project related to nature relatedness and diet-related CO2 emissions. She never saw herself entering a STEM field but was able to find this passion through working on research. She is passionate about sustainable food systems and hopes to delve into alternatives to current factory farming methods. For her first co-op, she worked at the Philadelphia Water Department in a research group focused on the replacement of lead service lines in the city. Currently, she is working on research with Dr. Andrew Smith related to Indigenous ecological knowledge and settler anti-colonialism. Olivia loves spending time outdoors and enjoys running, serving as vice president of the Drexel Club Track team. She works on voter engagement activities as a student representative for DrexelVotes with the Lindy Center. She is also a photographer for the student newspaper, The Triangle. 

Olivia is beyond thrilled to spend the summer at Technische Universität München in Freising, Germany working on a project studying the role of vegetative structures in urban green spaces for human thermal comfort in climate change through the DAAD RISE program.

Olivia has been involved in the Pennoni Honors College through the Honors Program and as a 2022 STAR Scholar.

Last updated: June 2024