Author: Sarah Spiegler

a rising second year MEM student studying coastal environmental management at the Nicholas School. Originally from Shaker Heights, Ohio, she graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, with a BA in biology. Before coming to the Nicholas School, Sarah worked as a research assistant in pulmonary medicine at the Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital, and as a conservation intern at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. While working as conservation intern, Sarah interviewed over 1,000 anglers on the shores of Lake Erie. Outside of school, Sarah likes going camping, swimming, biking, developing her musical skills, and spending time with her two cats.

Sarah Spiegler
February 7, 2012March 28, 2018 Sarah Spiegler2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts

Why Should We Conserve Midway Atoll?

15 Reasons to Love Midway Atoll.

Patricia Elena Villegas & Sarah Spiegler
January 29, 2012August 13, 2014 Patricia Elena Villegas & Sarah Spiegler2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel

Day 13: Remember to Remember

Reflections from 41,000 feet. Day 13: Remember to Remember Going, going, gone. We’re 41,000 feet somewhere over the mighty Pacific Ocean on our way back to Honolulu. We’ve just spent 13 excellent days together betweenContinue reading

Day 8: There’s No Squealing on Dolphin Watching Boats

(Except when CEM students observe the spinner dolphin population in the waters of the Midway Atoll). Today we spent the day on Midway Island in typical fashion—observing the spectacular wildlife, and pondering the implications ofContinue reading

The Quest for Sustainability and the Case of the Replacement Towels

Before arriving on Midway Island, we stayed at the East-West Center in Honolulu. We’ve done some amazing things already, and while we’re here in Hawaii we even have the opportunity to cut down on ourContinue reading