Micah Jay (MJ) Strike
They/Them
I am non-binary, asexual, and arospec and I am an undergraduate researcher and student.//
I first identified my passion for marine life in third grade, but it wasn’t until my first year at Carleton College that I realized I wanted to become a professional in marine biology. I have studied abroad in the Caribbean with the School for Field Studies and in the Pacific with Sea Education Association, and I am now a research assistant in a marine biology lab at Carleton. Throughout this journey, I have confronted personal challenges involving my mental health, disabilities, and queer identity, the sum of which has created some doubt as to whether I should pursue my interest in science. Nonetheless, I have decided to continue on with my academic career while prioritizing my wellbeing and contributing to the causes that matter to me. After I finish my undergraduate degree and my PhD I want to mentor the next generation of scientists while living proudly as a disabled, autistic, queer scientist.