Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua with Seth Jacobson (November 2014).
Exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes (June 2021) with Seth & Luke.
On top of Dune 45 in the Namib Desert (July 2017).
Hiking Machu Pichu, Peru. (April 2018)
Hiking Le Massif d'Esterel, with the Baie of Cannes and the French Southern Alps in the background (March 2016).
About Caroline
I was born and raised near Lancaster, Pennsylvania - a special place known both for its farmland and chocolate. From 2005-2009 I completed my undergraduate studies at Lafayette College, which included a memorable semester spent in Madrid, Spain. I headed to Boulder, Colorado for my graduate studies (2009-2014). During this period I used my free time to take advantage of Boulder's prime location to explore the Rockies, hike some "real" mountains, and get more comfortable on a pair of skis.
After completing my PhD I moved to Nice, France for a postdoctoral position (Université de Nice - Sophia Antipolis). Living in France was a welcome opportunity for me and my husband as we were able to explore and see more of Europe and navigate the intricacies of French culture together. In September 2017 I returned back to the USA and was a Research Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Northwestern University for two years, enjoying Chicago and the proximity to Lake Michigan during this time. Since August 2019 I have been a member of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science at Michigan State University.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling (see photos!), baking, and exploring the outdoors (hiking, swimming, camping, skiing) with my family: Seth, Luke (3 yo) and Lois (1 yo).
Skiing the Vallé Blanche in Chamonix, France. (February 2017).
Hiking in upstate New York with Lois (August 2023).
MSU Baseball game with Seth and Luke (April 2022).