Hi, my name is Eva Barr and I’m from Athens, Ohio—a small college town in the Appalachian part of the state surrounded by forest and rolling hills. I’ve traded my life in a small town for a new life in the bustling city of Columbus as I attend college at The Ohio State University. The opportunities provided to me by Ohio State, the School of Environment and Natural Resources, and Biological Sciences Scholars have helped shape me into the person I am today.

This year, I’m a junior on campus. I’m majoring in Forestry, Fisheries & Wildlife and specializing in Forestry and Wildlife Management.  Like any young girl, I wanted to work with animals. I was inspired by the work done by conversationist like Steve Irwin and Jeff Corwin. Unlike the other kids who eventually fell out of love with the career as the more dirty, serious parts of it were revealed, I was still enamored with what a career in wildlife and natural resource management could offer.

Since finding my niche in the School of Environment and Natural Resources, I have become the Vice President of the OSU Fish and Wildlife Society. Our club is a student chapter of The Wildlife Society and we focus on providing connections with professionals in the natural resources field, community within members, and skill-building opportunities. In the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to volunteer for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, intern for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Australia and the Islands, and intern for the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Cat Ambassador Program. Throughout my first two years at Ohio State, I’ve had the chance to follow my passions and create strong goals related to my academics and club involvement. I can’t wait for what is to come!