SCOTT G. CULBERT
The Story...So Far
Being born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Scott has always had strong ties and a sense of belonging to the Midwest. Though, this has never stopped him from diving into the unfamiliar. Whether it's catching the first available plane across the world or hitting the town to meet some new faces, Scott has always found comfort in the uncomfortable. Currently based in Marquette, Michigan, he has found a strong community in the house he lives in, The Marquette Climbers' Cooperative, and the university he attends, Northern Michigan University.
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CURRENT ENDEAVORS
It seems as if Scott always has irons in the fire. Here are some things that he is currently doing, both personally and professionally.
PEACE CORPS
Professional
Recently, Scott has set his sights toward the Peace Corps. As an avid traveler, one of Scott's dreams is to combine his love for experiencing the world and his motivation to benefit those around him. Being the pinnacle of those two avenues, Scott has accepted a Peace Corps position as a Forestry and Environmental Change Agent in Senegal, West Africa, leaving in September 2019.
PODCAST
Personal
As a means of paying homage to the incredible people that Scott has in his life, he has sought to produce a podcast. Through this medium, he and his co-hosts Matt Bauer and Richard Idema record their conversations on the road, highlighting the worldly perspectives of those they encounter.
NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS
May 2019
B.SC. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - NATURAL RESOURCE CONCENTRATION
As a magna cum laude graduate, Scott obtained research experience and knowledge in a variety of areas including: ecological principles, plant ecology, forest ecology, soil development and structure, conservation biology, physical geography, environmental policy, GIS mapping and spatial analyses, organic chemistry, geographic statistics, and conducting ESAs and EIAs.
August 2019-May 2019
PRESIDENT-
THE MARQUETTE CLIMBERS' COOPERATIVE
During Scott's time as president at the Marquette Climbers' Cooperative, he worked to formalize the organization as a 501(c)3 and an intentional community recognized by the City of Marquette. To accomplish this, he had to lead to organization to finalize its structure, codes, and bylaws. Additionally, in this position Scott was responsible for facilitating weekly meetings,  interpersonal house dynamics, and individual role production.
July 2018
CAMP COUNSELOR-
NMU ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
As a camp counselor, Scott organized group bonding activities as well as supervised and guided high school students in educational camp activities, such as water sampling and nutrient testing and visiting sustainably built, off-the-grid homes.
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