I needed to find and surround myself with people who have similar passions and research interests.
Tatjana Washington
Current institution and/or position: Ph.D. student, University of Chicago
Scientific research goals and achievements: I study the climate change effects on Phylloscopus nest architecture in Western Himalaya, India.
Fun fact: In my free time, I am an avid pickleball player and practice yoga.
Why have you chosen to be a member of the AOS?
I needed to find and surround myself with people who have similar passions and research interests.
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Note: Tatjana is a member of the AOS Student Affairs Committee and past AOS Diversity Travel Grant awardee.