Meet the Scientist Series: Roshni Nair-Gonzalez

Hi everyone, my name is Roshni Nair-Gonzalez, and I am a science communicator at IAN. As a young person growing up in New York, I always gravitated towards art and the sciences. In fact, I was so involved in both that I was awarded a spot in the “art hall of fame” at my high school for my scientific illustrations. I graduated from CUNY Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in urban sustainability with a concentration in environmental science. During my undergraduate studies, I was also a part of an artist collective and did bi-weekly shows.

I started working with elementary schools teaching environmental science to 8-10 year olds through hands-on experiences such as farming a small plot on the world's largest rooftop garden at Brooklyn Grange. As a science teacher and artist, I was always eager to combine my interests, eventually leading to getting my Master's in Landscape Architecture from The Ohio State University. After working as a landscape designer for a little while, I came to IAN, eager to work on passing on the knowledge of science through visual communication and art.

Since I started at IAN 2 years ago, I have had the honor of working with a variety of scientists, stakeholders, and creative people all over the world who are working to make impactful change on the state of our environment through communicating their work, values, and purpose. I am thrilled to continue my work at IAN and offer my talents and time to more meaningful projects.

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