SPRING 2021 STAFF
Seamus Caslin (COL ‘23) is a sophomore in the College studying environmental biology and government. Originally from Sacramento, California, the natural beauty and ecological diversity of Seamus’s home state has fostered in him a passion for the environment and conservation. Academically, he is interested in the intersection between government and science, and in working to build stronger links between the scientific community and environmental policy in the United States. Outside of class, he can be found hiking, camping, or on a run with the Georgetown Running Club.
Seamus Caslin
Thomas Curran (COL ’23) is a sophomore in the College studying French. On campus, he’s involved in Superfood A Cappella, student theater, and currently serves on PAAC. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, cooking and grilling for friends and family, and, above all, spending time in nature. A lifelong San Antonio native, Thomas’ love for the wilderness has grown over the years, starting with boy scout camping trips and blossoming in fall 2020 when he lived in Santa Fe with his roommates. He hopes to maintain a connection with nature wherever he is and to explore how society can move towards an existence more harmonious with the earth.
Thomas Curran
Ursula Gately (COL ‘23) is a sophomore in the College interested in the intersection of environmental and human health. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, she is involved with research regarding climate change and vector-borne disease transmission and is one of the leaders of GREEN’s environmental justice branch. Majoring in Biology of Global Health with a minor in Environmental Studies, Ursula’s passion for environmental causes permeates into all facets of her life. She is very enthusiastic about her involvement with Cura Terra and looks forward to watching the journal grow.
Ursula Gately
Henry Groseclose (COL ‘23) is a sophomore in the College interested in political, environmental, and critical theory, as well as poetry, philosophy, and Buddhism. Originally from Austin, Texas, he moved to Saratoga Springs, New York when he was ten and spent much of his adolescence exploring the lakes and mountains of the Adirondack State Park. On campus, he resents club culture but edits for Georgetown’s undergraduate academic journal Utraque Unum and is a member of the Tocqueville Forum. Aside from academics and the environment, he enjoys road trips, posting with friends and family, and experimenting with ideas.
Henry Groseclose
Julia Jackson (COL ‘22) is a junior in the College studying anthropology, Arabic and environmental studies. Originally from Denver, Colorado, she is passionate about the outdoors and being in relationship with the land. She is interested in the intersections of culture, land, and environmentalism and is excited to learn even more about these issues in her life. On campus she is involved in OWN IT, Stride for College, and the honor council. She is excited to be a part of Cura Terra and is eager to see how it continues to impact the Georgetown community!
Julia Jackson
Annabelle Pukas (COL ‘23) is a sophomore in the College majoring in environmental biology. Originally from Lakeside, Montana, she was immersed in the natural world from a young age and now holds a deep passion for all things related to the environment. She is particularly interested in the intersection of fashion and the environment, sustainable food systems and Indigenous rights. Outside of class, she writes for The Hoya, is the Chief Recruiting Officer for her sorority, and is involved in GREEN. She’s excited to be a part of Cura Terra and is looking forward to seeing the journal’s evolution!
Annabelle Pukas
Dora Szegedy (COL ’23) is a sophomore in the College studying linguistics, German, and environmental studies. Originally from Hillsborough, New Jersey, she is passionate about language and environmental causes and is studying what aspects of the language used to communicate those causes effectively stirs public audiences to action. At Georgetown, she is working with a committee to develop the option for students to major in Environmental Studies. On campus, she is also involved with Club Rock Climbing and enjoys spending all her free time outdoors.
Dora Szegedy
STAFF ADVISOR
Professor Amster teaches and publishes on subjects including peace and nonviolence, social and environmental justice, political theory, and emerging technologies; serves on the editorial board of numerous academic journals; and writes for a wide range of popular and scholarly publications. His research interests include environmental peacebuilding, climate justice, intersectionality and ecology, community and sustainability, "digital food," and the justice implications of contemporary technology. On campus, he works with groups exploring areas including climate change, food justice, and curricular development, and serves as Faculty Director of the Core Pathways and Core Transformation initiatives.